Enrollment
196
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.7%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lathrop Middle School compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lathrop Middle School
Lathrop Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Lathrop, Missouri, enrolling 196 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 29.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 196 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 315 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #78.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 196 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Lathrop R-Ii also operates Lathrop Elementary School (403 students) and Lathrop High School (272 students) alongside Lathrop Middle School.
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 Lathrop Middle School compares
Lathrop Middle School 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,414
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
Counselors1.0 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lathrop R-Ii, which includes Lathrop Middle School.
$12,414
Per student
-4%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.8%
State 36.0%
Federal 15.2%
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 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
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~196 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Lathrop on the city page.
Is Lathrop Middle School a good school?
Lathrop Middle School earns 57/100 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 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.
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