- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Higginsville, MO
Lafayette Co. Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lafayette Co. Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291440002596
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lafayette Co. Middle earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Higginsville · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 39.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lafayette Co. Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lafayette Co. Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Higginsville, MO.
School address
District: Lafayette Co. C-1 · Missouri
NCES ID 291440002596 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Lafayette Co. Middle grew from 213 students in 2022-23 to 230 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 18.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 291440002596 · Higginsville, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
223 enr · 13.1:1 · 39.4% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Grandview Elem. (440 students)
Lafayette Co. Middle grew from 213 students in 2022-23 to 230 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 18.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Lafayette Co. Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grandview Elem
Grandview Elem.
440 students
- Lafayette Co.
Lafayette Co. High
298 students
- This school
Lafayette Co. Middle
223 students
What this shows Lafayette Co. Middle reports 223 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lafayette Co. Middle compares
Lafayette Co. Middle is a growing 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.4% | ▼ 15% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 223 | top 66% | - | - |
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.
223
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
14.3%
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
$13,292
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 223 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.9%
African American 5.4%
Two or More 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.8, Lafayette Co. Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lafayette Co. C-1 reports $13,292 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lafayette Co. Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandview Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Co. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lafayette Co. Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~223 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lafayette Co. Middle
How many students attend Lafayette Co. Middle?
Lafayette Co. Middle has 223 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Higginsville, MO. CCD year-over-year: 213 (2022-23) → 230 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Co. Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Co. 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 Lafayette Co. Middle?
39.4% of students at Lafayette Co. Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lafayette Co. Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lafayette Co. Middle is White at 83.9% of enrollment, in Higginsville, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lafayette Co. Middle?
Lafayette Co. Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Lafayette Co. Middle rank among public schools in Higginsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lafayette Co. Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Higginsville, 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 Lafayette Co. C-1?
Besides Lafayette Co. Middle, Lafayette Co. C-1 also operates Grandview Elem. (440 students) and Lafayette Co. High (298 students). See the Lafayette Co. C-1 district page for the complete list.