- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fredericktown, MO
Kelly a Burlison Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Kelly a Burlison Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291254002523
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kelly a Burlison Middle School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Fredericktown · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 47.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kelly a Burlison Middle School has class sizes larger than 87% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kelly a Burlison Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Fredericktown, MO.
School address
District: Fredericktown R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 291254002523 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Kelly a Burlison Middle School shrank from 481 students in 2022-23 to 433 in 2023-24 (-10.0%).
Teacher FTE added 27.7 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 291254002523 · Fredericktown, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
433 enr · 16:1 · 47.0% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Fredericktown High (611 students)
Kelly a Burlison Middle School shrank from 481 students in 2022-23 to 433 in 2023-24 (-10.0%). Teacher FTE added 27.7 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Kelly a Burlison Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fredericktown
Fredericktown High
611 students
- Fredericktown
Fredericktown Elem.
446 students
- This school
Kelly a Burlison Middle School
433 students
- Fredericktown
Fredericktown Intermediate
393 students
What this shows Kelly a Burlison Middle School reports 433 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kelly a Burlison Middle School compares
Kelly a Burlison Middle School 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 25% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.0% | ▲ 2% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 87% in Missouri - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,314
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 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
194
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 44.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 60.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.5%
Two or More 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.4, Kelly a Burlison Middle School is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fredericktown R-I reports $11,314 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kelly a Burlison Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fredericktown High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fredericktown Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fredericktown Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kelly a Burlison Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~433 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kelly a Burlison Middle School
How many students attend Kelly a Burlison Middle School?
Kelly a Burlison Middle School has 433 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fredericktown, MO. CCD year-over-year: 481 (2022-23) → 433 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kelly a Burlison Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kelly a Burlison Middle School is 16:1, which is 25% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kelly a Burlison Middle School?
47.0% of students at Kelly a Burlison Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kelly a Burlison Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Kelly a Burlison Middle School is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in Fredericktown, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kelly a Burlison Middle School?
Kelly a Burlison Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Kelly a Burlison Middle School rank among public schools in Fredericktown?
By Resource Investment Index, Kelly a Burlison Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Fredericktown, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Fredericktown R-I?
Besides Kelly a Burlison Middle School, Fredericktown R-I also operates Fredericktown High (611 students), Fredericktown Elem. (446 students), and Fredericktown Intermediate (393 students). See the Fredericktown R-I district page for the complete list.