Enrollment
510
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Columbia, MO
John B. Lange Middle
Federal NCES profile for John B. Lange Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 290100001946
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John B. Lange Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #7 of 7
- middle schools in Columbia · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 56.7%
- free-lunch eligible
John B. Lange Middle has class sizes smaller than 78% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John B. Lange Middle ranks #7 of 7 middle schools in Columbia, MO.
School address
District: Columbia 93 · Missouri
NCES ID 290100001946 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.7%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John B. Lange Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at John B. Lange Middle
John B. Lange Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Columbia, Missouri, enrolling 510 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 56.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 510 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 248 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #192, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (38%) and White (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 340 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 305 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 510 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Columbia 93 also operates David H. Hickman High (2,007 students) and Rock Bridge Sr. High (1,997 students) alongside John B. Lange Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How John B. Lange Middle compares
John B. Lange Middle on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.7% | ▲ 23% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 510 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
510
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 22% in Missouri - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,719
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $12,931
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
174
in-school suspensions + 131 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 34.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 59.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 38.0%
White 36.1%
Two or More 13.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Asian 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 38.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.8, John B. Lange Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Columbia 93, which includes John B. Lange Middle.
$13,719
Per student
+6%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.5%
State 25.3%
Federal 10.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How John B. Lange Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| David H. Hickman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock Bridge Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Muriel W. Battle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beulah Ralph Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John B. Lange Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,007
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,997
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,492
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~510 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about John B. Lange Middle
How many students attend John B. Lange Middle?
John B. Lange Middle has 510 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Columbia, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John B. Lange Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at John B. Lange Middle is 10.4:1, which is 19% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John B. Lange Middle?
56.7% of students at John B. Lange Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John B. Lange Middle?
The largest demographic group at John B. Lange Middle is African American at 38.0% of enrollment, in Columbia, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John B. Lange Middle?
John B. Lange Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John B. Lange Middle rank among middle schools in Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, John B. Lange Middle ranks #7 of 7 middle schools in Columbia, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Columbia on the city page.
Is John B. Lange Middle a good school?
John B. Lange Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Columbia 93?
Besides John B. Lange Middle, Columbia 93 also operates David H. Hickman High (2,007 students), Rock Bridge Sr. High (1,997 students), and Muriel W. Battle High School (1,492 students). See the Columbia 93 district page for the complete list.
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