- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kearney, MO
Kearney Jr. High
Federal NCES profile for Kearney Jr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291645002531
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kearney Jr. High earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Kearney · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 11.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Kearney Jr. High has class sizes larger than 76% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kearney Jr. High ranks #3 of 3 schools in Kearney, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Kearney Jr. High shrank from 566 students in 2022-23 to 534 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 35.8 → 36.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 291645002531 · Kearney, MO Other · MID · TRAD
510 enr · 14.6:1 · 11.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Kearney High (814 students)
Kearney Jr. High shrank from 566 students in 2022-23 to 534 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE added 35.8 → 36.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Kearney Jr. High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kearney High
Kearney High
814 students
- Kearney Middle
Kearney Middle
591 students
- This school
Kearney Jr. High
510 students
- Dogwood Elem.
Dogwood Elem.
463 students
- Southview Elem
Southview Elem.
455 students
- Hawthorne Elem 264
Hawthorne Elem.
264 students
What this shows Kearney Jr. High reports 510 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kearney Jr. High compares
Kearney Jr. High 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 14% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.1% | ▼ 76% | 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
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
510
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in Missouri - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.1%
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
$12,505
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 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.5, Kearney Jr. High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kearney R-I reports $12,505 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kearney Jr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kearney High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kearney Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dogwood Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southview Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hawthorne Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kearney Jr. High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~510 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kearney Jr. High
How many students attend Kearney Jr. High?
Kearney Jr. High has 510 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kearney, MO. CCD year-over-year: 566 (2022-23) → 534 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kearney Jr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Kearney Jr. High is 14.6:1, which is 14% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kearney Jr. High?
11.1% of students at Kearney Jr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kearney Jr. High?
The largest demographic group at Kearney Jr. High is White at 91.8% of enrollment, in Kearney, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kearney Jr. High?
Kearney Jr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Kearney Jr. High rank among schools in Kearney?
By Resource Investment Index, Kearney Jr. High ranks #3 of 3 schools in Kearney, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kearney on the city page.
What other schools are in Kearney R-I?
Besides Kearney Jr. High, Kearney R-I also operates Kearney High (814 students), Kearney Middle (591 students), and Dogwood Elem. (463 students). See the Kearney R-I district page for the complete list.