- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lathrop, MO
Lathrop Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lathrop 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 291797001684
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lathrop Middle School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Lathrop · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 29.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lathrop Middle School has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lathrop Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lathrop, MO.
School address
District: Lathrop R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 291797001684 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Lathrop Middle School grew from 195 students in 2022-23 to 206 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 15.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 291797001684 · Lathrop, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
196 enr · 13.1:1 · 29.7% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Lathrop Elementary School (403 students)
Lathrop Middle School grew from 195 students in 2022-23 to 206 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 15.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Lathrop Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lathrop Elemen
Lathrop Elementary School
403 students
- Lathrop High S
Lathrop High School
272 students
- This school
Lathrop Middle School
196 students
What this shows Lathrop Middle School reports 196 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lathrop Middle School compares
Lathrop Middle School 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 | 29.7% | ▼ 36% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 196 | top 70% | - | - |
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.
196
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
20.4%
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
$12,171
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 196 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.6, Lathrop Middle School is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lathrop R-Ii reports $12,171 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lathrop Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lathrop Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lathrop High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lathrop Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~196 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lathrop Middle School
How many students attend Lathrop Middle School?
Lathrop Middle School has 196 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lathrop, MO. CCD year-over-year: 195 (2022-23) → 206 (2023-24), up 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lathrop Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lathrop Middle School 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 Lathrop Middle School?
29.7% of students at Lathrop Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lathrop Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lathrop Middle School is White at 93.9% of enrollment, in Lathrop, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lathrop Middle School?
Lathrop Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Lathrop Middle School rank among public schools in Lathrop?
By Resource Investment Index, Lathrop Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lathrop, 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 Lathrop R-Ii?
Besides Lathrop Middle School, Lathrop R-Ii also operates Lathrop Elementary School (403 students) and Lathrop High School (272 students). See the Lathrop R-Ii district page for the complete list.