Enrollment
272
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Warsaw, MO
John Boise Middle School
Federal NCES profile for John Boise Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 293107002650
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Boise Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Warsaw · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 98.9%
- free-lunch eligible
John Boise Middle School has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Boise Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Warsaw, MO.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.9%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+115% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Boise Middle School compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at John Boise Middle School
John Boise Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Warsaw, Missouri, enrolling 272 students.
At 13:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Missouri median, within a few percentage points of the 12.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 98.9% of students qualify for free meals, 115% above the Missouri average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 272 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 187 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #125.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 272 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Warsaw R-Ix spends $10,000 per pupil, 23% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 112 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 272 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Warsaw R-Ix also operates Warsaw High School (385 students) and North Elementary (326 students) alongside John Boise Middle School.
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 Boise Middle School compares
John Boise Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.9% | ▲ 115% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 272 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
272
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
98.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 115% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 55% in Missouri - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.5%
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
$10,000
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
79
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 92.6%
Two or More 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.1, John Boise Middle School is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Warsaw R-Ix, which includes John Boise Middle School.
$10,000
Per student
-23%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.5%
State 28.9%
Federal 20.6%
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 Boise Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warsaw High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Boise Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- 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 (~272 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
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Frequently asked questions about John Boise Middle School
How many students attend John Boise Middle School?
John Boise Middle School has 272 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Warsaw, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Boise Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Boise Middle School is 13:1, which is 2% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Boise Middle School?
98.9% of students at John Boise Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Boise Middle School?
The largest demographic group at John Boise Middle School is White at 92.6% of enrollment, in Warsaw, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Boise Middle School?
John Boise Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Boise Middle School rank among public schools in Warsaw?
By Resource Investment Index, John Boise Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Warsaw, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Warsaw on the city page.
Is John Boise Middle School a good school?
John Boise Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. 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 Warsaw R-Ix?
Besides John Boise Middle School, Warsaw R-Ix also operates Warsaw High School (385 students), North Elementary (326 students), and South Elementary (258 students). See the Warsaw R-Ix district page for the complete list.
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