- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Nipher Middle held near 651 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 56.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 291677000923 · Kirkwood, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
660 enr · 13.8:1 · 10.0% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Kirkwood Sr. High (1,693 students)
Nipher Middle held near 651 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 56.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Nipher Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kirkwood Sr. H
Kirkwood Sr. High
1,693 students
- North Kirkwood
North Kirkwood Middle
697 students
- This school 660
Nipher Middle
660 students
- Westchester El 572
Westchester Elem.
572 students
- North Glendale 571
North Glendale Elem.
571 students
- W. W. Keysor E 565
W. W. Keysor Elem.
565 students
What this shows Nipher Middle reports 660 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nipher Middle compares
Nipher Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,112
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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
District finance for Kirkwood R-Vii reports $14,112 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~660 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 673 (2022-23) → 651 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.