- Enrollment
- 1,439
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lebanon, MO
Lebanon Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lebanon Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291827000971
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lebanon Middle School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Lebanon · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 46.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lebanon Middle School has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lebanon Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Lebanon, MO.
School address
District: Lebanon R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 291827000971 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Lebanon Middle School held near 880 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 72.0 → 67.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-41 students YoY 291827000971 · Lebanon, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
859 enr · 12.1:1 · 46.8% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Lebanon Sr. High (1,439 students)
Lebanon Middle School held near 880 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 72.0 → 67.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Lebanon Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lebanon Sr. Hi
Lebanon Sr. High
1,439 students
- This school
Lebanon Middle School
859 students
- Maplecrest Ele
Maplecrest Elem.
656 students
- Joe D. Esther
Joe D. Esther Elem.
609 students
- Boswell Elem.
Boswell Elem.
581 students
What this shows Lebanon Middle School reports 859 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lebanon Middle School compares
Lebanon Middle School 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 5% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.8% | ▲ 2% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 859 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
859
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 42% in Missouri - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,731
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
156
in-school suspensions + 158 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.5%
Two or More 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.5, Lebanon Middle School is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lebanon R-Iii reports $11,731 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lebanon Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maplecrest Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joe D. Esther Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boswell Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lebanon Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~859 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lebanon Middle School
How many students attend Lebanon Middle School?
Lebanon Middle School has 859 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lebanon, MO. CCD year-over-year: 921 (2022-23) → 880 (2023-24), nearly flat (-41).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lebanon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lebanon Middle School is 12.1:1, which is 5% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 23% 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 Lebanon Middle School?
46.8% of students at Lebanon Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lebanon Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lebanon Middle School is White at 86.5% of enrollment, in Lebanon, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lebanon Middle School?
Lebanon Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Lebanon Middle School rank among public schools in Lebanon?
By Resource Investment Index, Lebanon Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Lebanon, 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 Lebanon on the city page.
What other schools are in Lebanon R-Iii?
Besides Lebanon Middle School, Lebanon R-Iii also operates Lebanon Sr. High (1,439 students), Maplecrest Elem. (656 students), and Joe D. Esther Elem. (609 students). See the Lebanon R-Iii district page for the complete list.