- Enrollment
- 1,530
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Neosho, MO
Neosho Jr. High
Federal NCES profile for Neosho Jr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292181001208
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Neosho Jr. High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Neosho · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 46.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Neosho Jr. High has class sizes larger than 91% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Neosho Jr. High ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Neosho, MO.
School address
District: Neosho School District · Missouri
NCES ID 292181001208 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Neosho Jr. High held near 716 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.5 → 46.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 292181001208 · Neosho, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
753 enr · 16.7:1 · 46.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Neosho High (1,530 students)
Neosho Jr. High held near 716 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.5 → 46.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Neosho Jr. High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Neosho High
Neosho High
1,530 students
- This school
Neosho Jr. High
753 students
- Middle Sch.
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 Neosho Jr. High reports 753 students on the CCD universe file.
How Neosho Jr. High compares
Neosho Jr. High 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 30% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.0% | ▼ 0% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 753 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
753
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 91% in Missouri - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
94
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.8%
Two or More 7.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 60.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Neosho Jr. High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Neosho School District reports $10,445 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Neosho Jr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neosho High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middle Sch. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George Washington Carver Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benton Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Neosho Jr. High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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 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 (~753 students)
Frequently asked questions about Neosho Jr. High
How many students attend Neosho Jr. High?
Neosho Jr. High has 753 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Neosho, MO. CCD year-over-year: 748 (2022-23) → 716 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Neosho Jr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Neosho Jr. High is 16.7:1, which is 30% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Neosho Jr. High?
46.0% of students at Neosho Jr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Neosho Jr. High?
The largest demographic group at Neosho Jr. High is White at 60.2% of enrollment, in Neosho, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Neosho Jr. High?
Neosho Jr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Neosho Jr. High rank among public schools in Neosho?
By Resource Investment Index, Neosho Jr. High ranks #9 of 9 public 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 public schools in Neosho on the city page.
What other schools are in Neosho School District?
Besides Neosho Jr. High, Neosho School District also operates Neosho High (1,530 students), Middle Sch. (702 students), and George Washington Carver Elem. (591 students). See the Neosho School District district page for the complete list.