Enrollment
364
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Desloge, MO
North Co. Middle
Federal NCES profile for North Co. Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 290543000645
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Co. Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Desloge · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
North Co. Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Co. Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Desloge, MO.
School address
District: North St. Francois Co. R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 290543000645 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.2%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Co. Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Co. Middle
North Co. Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Desloge, Missouri, enrolling 364 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 41.2% lands close to the Missouri typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 364 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 517 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #275.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 364 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding North St. Francois Co. R-I spends $10,270 per pupil, 21% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 121 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 364 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
North St. Francois Co. R-I also operates North Co. Sr. High (785 students) and North County Primary (673 students) alongside North Co. 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 North Co. Middle compares
North Co. 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 11% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 11% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 364 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
364
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 33% in Missouri - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.5%
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
$10,270
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 364 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.2 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 91.8%
Two or More 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.5, North Co. Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North St. Francois Co. R-I, which includes North Co. Middle.
$10,270
Per student
-21%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.1%
State 38.3%
Federal 17.6%
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 North Co. Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Co. Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North County Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North County Parkside Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Intermediate Sch. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Co. Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- 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 (~364 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Co. Middle
How many students attend North Co. Middle?
North Co. Middle has 364 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Desloge, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Co. Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at North Co. Middle is 11.4:1, which is 11% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 27% 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 North Co. Middle?
41.2% of students at North Co. Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Co. Middle?
The largest demographic group at North Co. Middle is White at 91.8% of enrollment, in Desloge, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Co. Middle?
North Co. Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 North Co. Middle rank among public schools in Desloge?
By Resource Investment Index, North Co. Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Desloge, 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 Desloge on the city page.
Is North Co. Middle a good school?
North Co. Middle earns 47/100 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 North St. Francois Co. R-I?
Besides North Co. Middle, North St. Francois Co. R-I also operates North Co. Sr. High (785 students), North County Primary (673 students), and North County Parkside Elem. (404 students). See the North St. Francois Co. R-I district page for the complete list.
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