- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Boonville, MO
Laura Speed Elliott Middle
Federal NCES profile for Laura Speed Elliott Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 290558000105
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laura Speed Elliott Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Boonville · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Laura Speed Elliott Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laura Speed Elliott Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Boonville, MO.
School address
District: Boonville R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 290558000105 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Laura Speed Elliott Middle held near 322 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.1 → 26.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 290558000105 · Boonville, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
313 enr · 12:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Boonville High (527 students)
Laura Speed Elliott Middle held near 322 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.1 → 26.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Laura Speed Elliott Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boonville High
Boonville High
527 students
- Hannah Cole Pr
Hannah Cole Primary
419 students
- This school
Laura Speed Elliott Middle
313 students
- David Barton E
David Barton Elem.
298 students
What this shows Laura Speed Elliott Middle reports 313 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laura Speed Elliott Middle compares
Laura Speed Elliott Middle held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | ▼ 6% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 117% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 313 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
313
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 117% 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
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 40% in Missouri - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.4%
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
$12,063
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 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
83
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.7%
Two or More 11.8%
African American 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.1, Laura Speed Elliott Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Boonville R-I reports $12,063 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Laura Speed Elliott Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boonville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hannah Cole Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| David Barton Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laura Speed Elliott Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~313 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laura Speed Elliott Middle
How many students attend Laura Speed Elliott Middle?
Laura Speed Elliott Middle has 313 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Boonville, MO. CCD year-over-year: 316 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laura Speed Elliott Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Laura Speed Elliott Middle is 12:1, which is 6% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 24% 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 Laura Speed Elliott Middle?
100.0% of students at Laura Speed Elliott Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laura Speed Elliott Middle?
The largest demographic group at Laura Speed Elliott Middle is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in Boonville, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laura Speed Elliott Middle?
Laura Speed Elliott Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Laura Speed Elliott Middle rank among public schools in Boonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Laura Speed Elliott Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Boonville, 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 Boonville R-I?
Besides Laura Speed Elliott Middle, Boonville R-I also operates Boonville High (527 students), Hannah Cole Primary (419 students), and David Barton Elem. (298 students). See the Boonville R-I district page for the complete list.