Enrollment
511
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Nevada, MO
Nevada Middle
Federal NCES profile for Nevada Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292184001216
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nevada Middle earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Nevada · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 44.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Nevada Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nevada Middle ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Nevada, MO.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.4%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nevada Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nevada Middle
Nevada Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Nevada, Missouri, enrolling 511 students.
At 12.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Missouri median, within a few percentage points of the 12.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 44.4% lands close to the Missouri typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 511 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 423 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #24, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 256 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
16.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Nevada R-V spends $10,008 per pupil, 23% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 137 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 511 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 67 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Nevada R-V also operates Nevada High (754 students) and Truman Elem. (512 students) alongside Nevada Middle.
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 Nevada Middle compares
Nevada Middle on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.4% | ▼ 4% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 511 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
511
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 52% in Missouri - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,008
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 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
88
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 67 expulsions.
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 86.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.3, Nevada Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nevada R-V, which includes Nevada Middle.
$10,008
Per student
-23%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.1%
State 35.2%
Federal 18.7%
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 Nevada Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Truman Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bryan Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benton Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nevada Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~511 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Nevada Middle
How many students attend Nevada Middle?
Nevada Middle has 511 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Nevada, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nevada Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Nevada Middle is 12.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nevada Middle?
44.4% of students at Nevada Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nevada Middle?
The largest demographic group at Nevada Middle is White at 86.1% of enrollment, in Nevada, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nevada Middle?
Nevada Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Nevada Middle rank among public schools in Nevada?
By Resource Investment Index, Nevada Middle ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Nevada, 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 Nevada on the city page.
Is Nevada Middle a good school?
Nevada Middle earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. 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 Nevada R-V?
Besides Nevada Middle, Nevada R-V also operates Nevada High (754 students), Truman Elem. (512 students), and Bryan Elem. (386 students). See the Nevada R-V district page for the complete list.
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