Enrollment
63
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.6%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Niangua Middle School compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Niangua Middle School
Niangua Middle School is a higher-need, small middle school in Niangua, Missouri, enrolling 63 students.
At 12.6:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 55.6% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Missouri schools, with 63 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 35 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #31, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 63 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 60.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Niangua R-V also operates Niangua Elem. (155 students) and Niangua High (126 students) alongside Niangua Middle School.
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 Niangua Middle School compares
Niangua Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,057
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
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.
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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Niangua R-V, which includes Niangua Middle School.
$11,057
Per student
-14%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.5%
State 51.7%
Federal 12.8%
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 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
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 126
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~63 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
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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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Niangua on the city page.
Is Niangua Middle School a good school?
Niangua Middle School earns 42/100 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 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.
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