Enrollment
659
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Marshfield, MO
Marshfield Jr. High
Federal NCES profile for Marshfield Jr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292043001088
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marshfield Jr. High earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Marshfield · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 32.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Marshfield Jr. High has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marshfield Jr. High ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Marshfield, MO.
School address
District: Marshfield R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 292043001088 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.7%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marshfield Jr. High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marshfield Jr. High
Marshfield Jr. High is a large middle school in Marshfield, Missouri, enrolling 659 students.
At 13.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Missouri median, within a few percentage points of the 12.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 659 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 365 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #40.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 330 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
13.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Marshfield R-I spends $9,922 per pupil, 23% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 155 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 659 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Marshfield R-I also operates Marshfield High (865 students) and Shook Elem. (468 students) alongside Marshfield Jr. High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Marshfield Jr. High compares
Marshfield Jr. High on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.7% | ▼ 29% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 659 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
659
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Missouri - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.1%
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
$9,922
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 330 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
88
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 87.4%
Two or More 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.0, Marshfield Jr. High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marshfield R-I, which includes Marshfield Jr. High.
$9,922
Per student
-23%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.5%
State 39.8%
Federal 18.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Marshfield Jr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shook Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edwin P. Hubble Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Daniel Webster Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marshfield Early Learning Cntr | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marshfield Jr. High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 29.7:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~659 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Marshfield Jr. High
How many students attend Marshfield Jr. High?
Marshfield Jr. High has 659 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Marshfield, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshfield Jr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Marshfield Jr. High is 13.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marshfield Jr. High?
32.7% of students at Marshfield Jr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marshfield Jr. High?
The largest demographic group at Marshfield Jr. High is White at 87.4% of enrollment, in Marshfield, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marshfield Jr. High?
Marshfield Jr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marshfield Jr. High rank among public schools in Marshfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Marshfield Jr. High ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Marshfield, 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 Marshfield on the city page.
Is Marshfield Jr. High a good school?
Marshfield Jr. High earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Marshfield R-I?
Besides Marshfield Jr. High, Marshfield R-I also operates Marshfield High (865 students), Shook Elem. (468 students), and Edwin P. Hubble Elem. (439 students). See the Marshfield R-I district page for the complete list.
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