- Enrollment
- 153
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Leeton, MO
Leeton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Leeton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291836002812
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leeton Middle earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Leeton · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 47.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Leeton Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leeton Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Leeton, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Leeton Middle held near 64 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 4.9 → 4.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 291836002812 · Leeton, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
52 enr · 13:1 · 47.7% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Leeton Elem. (153 students)
Leeton Middle held near 64 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 4.9 → 4.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Leeton Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Leeton Elem.
Leeton Elem.
153 students
- Leeton High
Leeton High
103 students
- This school 52
Leeton Middle
52 students
What this shows Leeton Middle reports 52 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leeton Middle compares
Leeton 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 | 13:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.7% | ▲ 3% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 52 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
52
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 55% in Missouri - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,476
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 96.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Largest group: White at 96.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.3, Leeton Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Leeton R-X reports $10,476 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Leeton Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leeton Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leeton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leeton Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 103
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~52 students)
Frequently asked questions about Leeton Middle
How many students attend Leeton Middle?
Leeton Middle has 52 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Leeton, MO. CCD year-over-year: 65 (2022-23) → 64 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leeton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Leeton Middle is 13:1, 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 Leeton Middle?
47.7% of students at Leeton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leeton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Leeton Middle is White at 96.2% of enrollment, in Leeton, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leeton Middle?
Leeton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Leeton Middle rank among public schools in Leeton?
By Resource Investment Index, Leeton Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Leeton, 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 Leeton R-X?
Besides Leeton Middle, Leeton R-X also operates Leeton Elem. (153 students) and Leeton High (103 students). See the Leeton R-X district page for the complete list.