- Enrollment
- 2,007
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Columbia, MO
Juvenile Justice Ctr.
Federal NCES profile for Juvenile Justice Ctr., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 290100002577
👥 S:T ratio 76
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Juvenile Justice Ctr. earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Missouri.
- #6 of 19
- schools in Columbia · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 25.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Juvenile Justice Ctr. has class sizes smaller than 96% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Juvenile Justice Ctr. ranks #6 of 19 schools in Columbia, MO.
School address
District: Columbia 93 · Missouri
NCES ID 290100002577 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Juvenile Justice Ctr. shrank from 20 students in 2022-23 to 16 in 2023-24 (-20.0%).
Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-4 students YoY 290100002577 · Columbia, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
24 enr · 6:1 · 25.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: David H. Hickman High (2,007 students)
Juvenile Justice Ctr. shrank from 20 students in 2022-23 to 16 in 2023-24 (-20.0%). Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Juvenile Justice Ctr. 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 24
Juvenile Justice Ctr.
24 students
What this shows Juvenile Justice Ctr. reports 24 students on the CCD universe file.
How Juvenile Justice Ctr. compares
Juvenile Justice Ctr. is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6:1 | ▼ 53% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.0% | ▼ 46% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 24 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
24
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
6:1
students per teacher
- 53% below state mean
Top 4% in Missouri - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 75.0%
Two or More 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
White 4.2%
Largest group: African American at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.3, Juvenile Justice Ctr. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Columbia 93 reports $13,936 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Juvenile Justice Ctr. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| David H. Hickman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock Bridge Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Muriel W. Battle High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beulah Ralph Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Juvenile Justice Ctr.'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
Similar other schools in Columbia
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~24 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Juvenile Justice Ctr.
How many students attend Juvenile Justice Ctr.?
Juvenile Justice Ctr. has 24 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Columbia, MO. CCD year-over-year: 20 (2022-23) → 16 (2023-24), down 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Juvenile Justice Ctr.?
The student-teacher ratio at Juvenile Justice Ctr. is 6:1, which is 53% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 62% 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 Juvenile Justice Ctr.?
25.0% of students at Juvenile Justice Ctr. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Juvenile Justice Ctr.?
The largest demographic group at Juvenile Justice Ctr. is African American at 75.0% of enrollment, in Columbia, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Juvenile Justice Ctr.?
Juvenile Justice Ctr. has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Juvenile Justice Ctr. rank among schools in Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, Juvenile Justice Ctr. ranks #6 of 19 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 schools in Columbia on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbia 93?
Besides Juvenile Justice Ctr., 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.