- Enrollment
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Niangua, MO
Niangua Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Niangua Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292250003343
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 87
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Niangua Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Niangua · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 55.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Niangua Middle School has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Niangua Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Niangua, MO.
School address
NCES CCD campus card
63 on latest CCD 292250003343 · Niangua, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
63 enr · 12.6:1 · 55.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Niangua Elem. (155 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 3 public schools in Niangua. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Niangua Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Niangua Elem.
Niangua Elem.
155 students
- Niangua High
Niangua High
126 students
- This school
Niangua Middle School
63 students
What this shows Niangua Middle School reports 63 students on the CCD universe file.
How Niangua Middle School compares
Niangua Middle School vs Missouri and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.6% | ▲ 21% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 63 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
63
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Missouri - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
60.3%
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
$11,356
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 63 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Niangua R-V reports $11,356 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Niangua Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niangua Elem. | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Niangua High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Niangua Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 126
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~63 students)
Frequently asked questions about Niangua Middle School
How many students attend Niangua Middle School?
Niangua Middle School has 63 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Niangua, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Niangua Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Niangua Middle School is 12.6:1, which is 2% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 20% 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 Niangua Middle School?
55.6% of students at Niangua Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Niangua Middle School?
Niangua Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Niangua Middle School rank among public schools in Niangua?
By Resource Investment Index, Niangua Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Niangua, 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 Niangua R-V?
Besides Niangua Middle School, Niangua R-V also operates Niangua Elem. (155 students) and Niangua High (126 students). See the Niangua R-V district page for the complete list.