- Enrollment
- 2,007
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Columbia, MO
John Warner Middle School
Federal NCES profile for John Warner Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 290100003374
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Warner Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 7
- middle schools in Columbia · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 13.8%
- free-lunch eligible
John Warner Middle School has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Warner Middle School ranks #1 of 7 middle schools in Columbia, MO.
School address
District: Columbia 93 · Missouri
NCES ID 290100003374 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
John Warner Middle School held near 555 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.5 → 44.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 290100003374 · Columbia, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
579 enr · 12.9:1 · 13.8% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: David H. Hickman High (2,007 students)
John Warner Middle School held near 555 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.5 → 44.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
John Warner Middle School 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 579
John Warner Middle School
579 students
What this shows John Warner Middle School reports 579 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Warner Middle School compares
John Warner Middle School 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 | 12.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.8% | ▼ 70% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 579 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
579
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 53% in Missouri - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.8%
Asian 8.1%
African American 7.8%
Two or More 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, John Warner Middle School 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 Warner Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| David H. Hickman High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock Bridge Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Muriel W. Battle High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beulah Ralph Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Warner Middle School'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 (~579 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Warner Middle School
How many students attend John Warner Middle School?
John Warner Middle School has 579 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Columbia, MO. CCD year-over-year: 579 (2022-23) → 555 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Warner Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Warner Middle School is 12.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Warner Middle School?
13.8% of students at John Warner Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Warner Middle School?
The largest demographic group at John Warner Middle School is White at 70.8% of enrollment, in Columbia, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Warner Middle School?
John Warner Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Warner Middle School rank among middle schools in Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, John Warner Middle School ranks #1 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 Warner Middle School, 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.