- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cadet, MO
Kingston Middle
Federal NCES profile for Kingston Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 293114002708
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kingston Middle earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Cadet · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 98.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Kingston Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kingston Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Cadet, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Kingston Middle shrank from 190 students in 2022-23 to 171 in 2023-24 (-10.0%).
Teacher FTE added 14.7 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 293114002708 · Cadet, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
169 enr · 12.1:1 · 98.4% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Kingston High (259 students)
Kingston Middle shrank from 190 students in 2022-23 to 171 in 2023-24 (-10.0%). Teacher FTE added 14.7 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Kingston Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kingston High
Kingston High
259 students
- Kingston Prima
Kingston Primary
229 students
- Kingston Elem.
Kingston Elem.
174 students
- This school
Kingston Middle
169 students
What this shows Kingston Middle reports 169 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kingston Middle compares
Kingston Middle 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 5% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.4% | ▲ 113% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 169 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
169
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 113% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 42% in Missouri - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.8%
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
$11,481
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 169 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.6%
African American 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 97.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.7, Kingston Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kingston K-14 reports $11,481 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kingston Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kingston Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kingston Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kingston Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~169 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kingston Middle
How many students attend Kingston Middle?
Kingston Middle has 169 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cadet, MO. CCD year-over-year: 190 (2022-23) → 171 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kingston Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Kingston Middle is 12.1:1, which is 5% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 23% 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 Kingston Middle?
98.4% of students at Kingston Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kingston Middle?
The largest demographic group at Kingston Middle is White at 97.6% of enrollment, in Cadet, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kingston Middle?
Kingston Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (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 Kingston Middle rank among public schools in Cadet?
By Resource Investment Index, Kingston Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Cadet, 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 Kingston K-14?
Besides Kingston Middle, Kingston K-14 also operates Kingston High (259 students), Kingston Primary (229 students), and Kingston Elem. (174 students). See the Kingston K-14 district page for the complete list.