Enrollment
660
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kirkwood, MO
Nipher Middle
Federal NCES profile for Nipher Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291677000923
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nipher Middle earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in Kirkwood · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 10.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Nipher Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nipher Middle ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Kirkwood, MO.
School address
District: Kirkwood R-Vii · Missouri
NCES ID 291677000923 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.0%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nipher Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nipher Middle
Nipher Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Kirkwood, Missouri, enrolling 660 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.0% free-meal eligibility runs 78% below the Missouri average.
Enrollment of 660 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.
Against 223 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #25.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 220 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
15.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Kirkwood R-Vii also operates Kirkwood Sr. High (1,693 students) and North Kirkwood Middle (697 students) alongside Nipher 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 Nipher Middle compares
Nipher 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.0% | ▼ 78% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 660 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
660
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 67% in Missouri - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,358
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $12,931
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 220 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.9 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 73.2%
African American 13.5%
Two or More 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.8, Nipher Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kirkwood R-Vii, which includes Nipher Middle.
$13,358
Per student
+3%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 91.0%
State 6.0%
Federal 3.0%
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 Nipher Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkwood Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Kirkwood Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westchester Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Glendale Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W. W. Keysor Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nipher Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~660 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Nipher Middle
How many students attend Nipher Middle?
Nipher Middle has 660 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kirkwood, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nipher Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Nipher Middle is 13.8:1, which is 8% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nipher Middle?
10.0% of students at Nipher Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nipher Middle?
The largest demographic group at Nipher Middle is White at 73.2% of enrollment, in Kirkwood, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nipher Middle?
Nipher Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Nipher Middle rank among public schools in Kirkwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Nipher Middle ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Kirkwood, 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 Kirkwood on the city page.
Is Nipher Middle a good school?
Nipher Middle earns 58/100 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 Kirkwood R-Vii?
Besides Nipher Middle, Kirkwood R-Vii also operates Kirkwood Sr. High (1,693 students), North Kirkwood Middle (697 students), and Westchester Elem. (572 students). See the Kirkwood R-Vii district page for the complete list.
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