- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Monroe City, MO
Monroe City Middle
Federal NCES profile for Monroe City Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292121001799
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monroe City Middle earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Monroe City · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 40.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Monroe City Middle has class sizes smaller than 71% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe City Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Monroe City, MO.
School address
District: Monroe City R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 292121001799 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Monroe City Middle held near 187 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.5 → 16.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 292121001799 · Monroe City, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
178 enr · 11.1:1 · 40.3% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Monroe City Elem. (331 students)
Monroe City Middle held near 187 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.5 → 16.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Monroe City Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Monroe City El
Monroe City Elem.
331 students
- Monroe City R-
Monroe City R-I High
271 students
- This school
Monroe City Middle
178 students
What this shows Monroe City Middle reports 178 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monroe City Middle compares
Monroe City 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 13% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.3% | ▼ 13% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 178 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
178
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 29% in Missouri - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.8%
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
$12,834
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 178 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.0%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 86.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.4, Monroe City Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Monroe City R-I reports $12,834 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monroe City Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe City Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monroe City R-I High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monroe City Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~178 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monroe City Middle
How many students attend Monroe City Middle?
Monroe City Middle has 178 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Monroe City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 191 (2022-23) → 187 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monroe City Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Monroe City Middle is 11.1:1, which is 13% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 29% 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 Monroe City Middle?
40.3% of students at Monroe City Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monroe City Middle?
The largest demographic group at Monroe City Middle is White at 86.0% of enrollment, in Monroe City, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monroe City Middle?
Monroe City Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (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 Monroe City Middle rank among public schools in Monroe City?
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe City Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Monroe City, 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 Monroe City R-I?
Besides Monroe City Middle, Monroe City R-I also operates Monroe City Elem. (331 students) and Monroe City R-I High (271 students). See the Monroe City R-I district page for the complete list.