Enrollment
433
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.0%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kelly a Burlison Middle School compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kelly a Burlison Middle School
Kelly a Burlison Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Fredericktown, Missouri, enrolling 433 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16:1 is larger than about 87% of Missouri schools and 25% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 47.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 433 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 442 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #39, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 217 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
14.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 23.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 261 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 433 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Fredericktown R-I also operates Fredericktown High (611 students) and Fredericktown Elem. (446 students) alongside Kelly a Burlison 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 Kelly a Burlison Middle School compares
Kelly a Burlison 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,465
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fredericktown R-I, which includes Kelly a Burlison Middle School.
$10,465
Per student
-19%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.9%
State 40.9%
Federal 23.1%
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 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
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~433 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Fredericktown on the city page.
Is Kelly a Burlison Middle School a good school?
Kelly a Burlison Middle School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Missouri schools. 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 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.
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