Enrollment
381
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Knob Noster, MO
Knob Noster Middle
Federal NCES profile for Knob Noster Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291683002290
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Knob Noster Middle earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Knob Noster · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 21.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Knob Noster Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Knob Noster Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Knob Noster, MO.
School address
District: Knob Noster R-Viii · Missouri
NCES ID 291683002290 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.8%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Knob Noster Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Knob Noster Middle
Knob Noster Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Knob Noster, Missouri, enrolling 381 students.
At 13.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Missouri median, within a few percentage points of the 12.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 381 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 2,313 Missouri schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 417 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #24, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Two or More (7%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 191 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
15.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 44.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 15 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Knob Noster R-Viii also operates Whiteman a.F.B. Elem. (602 students) and Knob Noster Elem. (550 students) alongside Knob Noster 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 Knob Noster Middle compares
Knob Noster 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.8% | ▼ 53% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in Missouri - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,434
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 191 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
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 78.0%
Two or More 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
African American 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.0, Knob Noster Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Knob Noster R-Viii, which includes Knob Noster Middle.
$10,434
Per student
-19%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.7%
State 33.0%
Federal 44.3%
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 Knob Noster Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteman a.F.B. Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Knob Noster Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Knob Noster High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Knob Noster Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~381 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Knob Noster Middle
How many students attend Knob Noster Middle?
Knob Noster Middle has 381 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Knob Noster, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knob Noster Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Knob Noster Middle is 13.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Knob Noster Middle?
21.8% of students at Knob Noster Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Knob Noster Middle?
The largest demographic group at Knob Noster Middle is White at 78.0% of enrollment, in Knob Noster, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Knob Noster Middle?
Knob Noster Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Knob Noster Middle rank among public schools in Knob Noster?
By Resource Investment Index, Knob Noster Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Knob Noster, 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 Knob Noster on the city page.
Is Knob Noster Middle a good school?
Knob Noster Middle earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. 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 Knob Noster R-Viii?
Besides Knob Noster Middle, Knob Noster R-Viii also operates Whiteman a.F.B. Elem. (602 students), Knob Noster Elem. (550 students), and Knob Noster High (474 students). See the Knob Noster R-Viii district page for the complete list.
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