Enrollment
753
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.0%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Neosho Jr. High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Neosho Jr. High
Neosho Jr. High is a large middle school in Neosho, Missouri, enrolling 753 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.7:1 is larger than about 91% of Missouri schools and 30% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 46.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Missouri, bigger than 91% of state schools at 753 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 2,313 Missouri schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 194 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #190, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 377 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Neosho School District spends $9,875 per pupil, 24% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Neosho School District also operates Neosho High (1,530 students) and Middle Sch. (702 students) alongside Neosho 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 Neosho Jr. High compares
Neosho 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,875
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Neosho School District, which includes Neosho Jr. High.
$9,875
Per student
-24%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.5%
State 41.1%
Federal 16.4%
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 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
- 1,530
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
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 (~753 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Neosho Jr. High a good school?
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. 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 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.
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