- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lawson, MO
Lawson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lawson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291822000961
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lawson Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Lawson · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 20.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lawson Middle has class sizes larger than 79% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lawson Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Lawson, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Lawson Middle held near 352 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.6 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 291822000961 · Lawson, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
342 enr · 14.9:1 · 20.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwest Elem. (439 students)
Lawson Middle held near 352 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.6 → 24.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Lawson Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southwest Elem
Southwest Elem.
439 students
- Lawson High
Lawson High
362 students
- This school
Lawson Middle
342 students
What this shows Lawson Middle reports 342 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lawson Middle compares
Lawson 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 16% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.8% | ▼ 55% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in Missouri - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,973
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 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.0, Lawson Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lawson R-Xiv reports $10,973 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lawson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lawson High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lawson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~342 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lawson Middle
How many students attend Lawson Middle?
Lawson Middle has 342 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lawson, MO. CCD year-over-year: 337 (2022-23) → 352 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawson Middle is 14.9:1, which is 16% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lawson Middle?
20.8% of students at Lawson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lawson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lawson Middle is White at 95.9% of enrollment, in Lawson, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lawson Middle?
Lawson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Lawson Middle rank among public schools in Lawson?
By Resource Investment Index, Lawson Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Lawson, 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 Lawson R-Xiv?
Besides Lawson Middle, Lawson R-Xiv also operates Southwest Elem. (439 students) and Lawson High (362 students). See the Lawson R-Xiv district page for the complete list.