- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
North Co. Middle shrank from 396 students in 2022-23 to 362 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.2 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 290543000645 · Desloge, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
364 enr · 11.4:1 · 41.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: North Co. Sr. High (785 students)
North Co. Middle shrank from 396 students in 2022-23 to 362 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE lost 32.2 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
North Co. Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Co. Sr.
North Co. Sr. High
785 students
- North County P
North County Primary
673 students
- North County P
North County Parkside Elem.
404 students
- This school
North Co. Middle
364 students
- Intermediate S
Intermediate Sch.
355 students
What this shows North Co. Middle reports 364 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Co. Middle compares
North Co. Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,823
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 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.
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
District finance for North St. Francois Co. R-I reports $10,823 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~364 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 396 (2022-23) → 362 (2023-24), down 34.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.