- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carrollton, MO
Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 290738000311
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Carrollton · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 31.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Middle School has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Carrollton, MO.
School address
District: Carrollton R-Vii · Missouri
NCES ID 290738000311 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Middle School held near 281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 290738000311 · Carrollton, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
272 enr · 13.6:1 · 31.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Carrollton Elementary School (310 students)
Middle School held near 281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carrollton Ele
Carrollton Elementary School
310 students
- This school
Middle School
272 students
- Carrollton Sen
Carrollton Senior High
257 students
What this shows Middle School reports 272 students on the CCD universe file.
How Middle School compares
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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.1% | ▼ 33% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 272 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
272
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 64% in Missouri - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.0%
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
$13,103
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.1%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.4, Middle School is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Carrollton R-Vii reports $13,103 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrollton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carrollton Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~272 students)
Frequently asked questions about Middle School
How many students attend Middle School?
Middle School has 272 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carrollton, MO. CCD year-over-year: 270 (2022-23) → 281 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Middle School is 13.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Middle School?
31.1% of students at Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Middle School is White at 94.1% of enrollment, in Carrollton, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middle School?
Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 School rank among public schools in Carrollton?
By Resource Investment Index, Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Carrollton, 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 Carrollton R-Vii?
Besides Middle School, Carrollton R-Vii also operates Carrollton Elementary School (310 students) and Carrollton Senior High (257 students). See the Carrollton R-Vii district page for the complete list.