- Enrollment
- 1,530
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Neosho, MO
Middle Sch.
Federal NCES profile for Middle Sch., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292181001207
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middle Sch. earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Neosho · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 51.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Middle Sch. has class sizes larger than 70% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Middle Sch. ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Neosho, MO.
School address
District: Neosho School District · Missouri
NCES ID 292181001207 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Middle Sch. held near 725 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.6 → 51.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 292181001207 · Neosho, MO Elementary · MID · TRAD
702 enr · 14:1 · 51.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Neosho High (1,530 students)
Middle Sch. held near 725 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.6 → 51.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Middle Sch. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Neosho High
Neosho High
1,530 students
- Neosho Jr. Hig
Neosho Jr. High
753 students
- This school
Middle Sch.
702 students
- George Washing 591
George Washington Carver Elem.
591 students
- Benton Elem. 523
Benton Elem.
523 students
- South Elem. 285
South Elem.
285 students
What this shows Middle Sch. reports 702 students on the CCD universe file.
How Middle Sch. compares
Middle Sch. 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 9% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.0% | ▲ 11% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 702 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
702
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in Missouri - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,445
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
Two or More 7.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Middle Sch. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Neosho School District reports $10,445 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Middle Sch. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neosho High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Neosho Jr. High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Washington Carver Elem. | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benton Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Middle Sch.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~702 students)
Frequently asked questions about Middle Sch.
How many students attend Middle Sch.?
Middle Sch. has 702 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Neosho, MO. CCD year-over-year: 720 (2022-23) → 725 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middle Sch.?
The student-teacher ratio at Middle Sch. is 14:1, which is 9% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Middle Sch.?
51.0% of students at Middle Sch. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Middle Sch.?
The largest demographic group at Middle Sch. is White at 63.1% of enrollment, in Neosho, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middle Sch.?
Middle Sch. has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Middle Sch. rank among elementary schools in Neosho?
By Resource Investment Index, Middle Sch. ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Neosho, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Neosho on the city page.
What other schools are in Neosho School District?
Besides Middle Sch., Neosho School District also operates Neosho High (1,530 students), Neosho Jr. High (753 students), and George Washington Carver Elem. (591 students). See the Neosho School District district page for the complete list.