- Enrollment
- 2,007
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
John B. Lange Middle held near 544 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.5 → 52.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 290100001946 · Columbia, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
510 enr · 10.4:1 · 56.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: David H. Hickman High (2,007 students)
John B. Lange Middle held near 544 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.5 → 52.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
John B. Lange Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- David H. Hickm
David H. Hickman High
2,007 students
- Rock Bridge Sr
Rock Bridge Sr. High
1,997 students
- Muriel W. Batt
Muriel W. Battle High School
1,492 students
- Ann Hawkins Ge 736
Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle
736 students
- Beulah Ralph E 656
Beulah Ralph Elementary
656 students
- This school 510
John B. Lange Middle
510 students
What this shows John B. Lange Middle reports 510 students on the CCD universe file.
How John B. Lange Middle compares
John B. Lange Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,936
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Columbia 93 reports $13,936 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~510 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 529 (2022-23) → 544 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.