Enrollment
392
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kennett, MO
Kennett Middle
Federal NCES profile for Kennett Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291650002654
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kennett Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Kennett · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 99.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Kennett Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kennett Middle ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Kennett, MO.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.3%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+115% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kennett Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kennett Middle
Kennett Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Kennett, Missouri, enrolling 392 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 99.3% of students qualify for free meals, 115% above the Missouri average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 392 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 213 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #41.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and African American (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 261 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 41.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 208 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 392 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Kennett 39 also operates Kennett High (493 students) and South Elem. (420 students) alongside Kennett Middle.
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 Kennett Middle compares
Kennett Middle on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.3% | ▲ 115% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 392 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
392
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 115% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Missouri - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$10,475
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 261 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
128
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 53.1 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 54.3%
African American 32.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Kennett Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kennett 39, which includes Kennett Middle.
$10,475
Per student
-19%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.6%
State 31.6%
Federal 41.8%
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 Kennett Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennett High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| H. Byron Masterson Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Ctr. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kennett Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 85
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~392 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Kennett Middle
How many students attend Kennett Middle?
Kennett Middle has 392 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kennett, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennett Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennett Middle is 13.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kennett Middle?
99.3% of students at Kennett Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kennett Middle?
The largest demographic group at Kennett Middle is White at 54.3% of enrollment, in Kennett, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kennett Middle?
Kennett Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Kennett Middle rank among public schools in Kennett?
By Resource Investment Index, Kennett Middle ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Kennett, 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 Kennett on the city page.
Is Kennett Middle a good school?
Kennett Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Kennett 39?
Besides Kennett Middle, Kennett 39 also operates Kennett High (493 students), South Elem. (420 students), and H. Byron Masterson Elem. (417 students). See the Kennett 39 district page for the complete list.
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