- Enrollment
- 116
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Liberal, MO
Liberal Middle
Federal NCES profile for Liberal Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291851002719
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberal Middle earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Liberal · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.4:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 28.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Liberal Middle has class sizes smaller than 90% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberal Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Liberal, MO.
School address
District: Liberal R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 291851002719 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Liberal Middle held near 64 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 7.2 → 6.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 291851002719 · Liberal, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
59 enr · 8.4:1 · 28.8% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberal Elem. (116 students)
Liberal Middle held near 64 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 7.2 → 6.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Liberal Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Liberal Elem.
Liberal Elem.
116 students
- Liberal High
Liberal High
96 students
- This school
Liberal Middle
59 students
What this shows Liberal Middle reports 59 students on the CCD universe file.
How Liberal Middle compares
Liberal 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 | 8.4:1 | ▼ 34% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.8% | ▼ 38% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 59 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.4:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
59
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
8.4:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 10% in Missouri - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,877
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.2%
Two or More 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Largest group: White at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.0, Liberal Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Liberal R-Ii reports $14,877 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Liberal Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberal High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Liberal Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 96
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~59 students)
Frequently asked questions about Liberal Middle
How many students attend Liberal Middle?
Liberal Middle has 59 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Liberal, MO. CCD year-over-year: 66 (2022-23) → 64 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberal Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberal Middle is 8.4:1, which is 34% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 46% 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 Liberal Middle?
28.8% of students at Liberal Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberal Middle?
The largest demographic group at Liberal Middle is White at 93.2% of enrollment, in Liberal, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberal Middle?
Liberal Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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 Liberal Middle rank among public schools in Liberal?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberal Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Liberal, 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 Liberal R-Ii?
Besides Liberal Middle, Liberal R-Ii also operates Liberal Elem. (116 students) and Liberal High (96 students). See the Liberal R-Ii district page for the complete list.