- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kirkwood, MO
North Kirkwood Middle
Federal NCES profile for North Kirkwood Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291677000925
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Kirkwood Middle earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 9
- public schools in Kirkwood · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 7.4%
- free-lunch eligible
North Kirkwood Middle has class sizes larger than 78% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Kirkwood Middle ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Kirkwood, MO.
School address
District: Kirkwood R-Vii · Missouri
NCES ID 291677000925 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
North Kirkwood Middle held near 662 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.6 → 56.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 291677000925 · Kirkwood, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
697 enr · 14.8:1 · 7.4% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Kirkwood Sr. High (1,693 students)
North Kirkwood Middle held near 662 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.6 → 56.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
North Kirkwood Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kirkwood Sr. H
Kirkwood Sr. High
1,693 students
- This school
North Kirkwood Middle
697 students
- Nipher Middle 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 North Kirkwood Middle reports 697 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Kirkwood Middle compares
North Kirkwood 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.4% | ▼ 84% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 697 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
697
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 78% in Missouri - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 5.3%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.6, North Kirkwood Middle is about as mixed as 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 North Kirkwood Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkwood Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nipher 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Kirkwood Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- 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 (~697 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about North Kirkwood Middle
How many students attend North Kirkwood Middle?
North Kirkwood Middle has 697 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kirkwood, MO. CCD year-over-year: 653 (2022-23) → 662 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Kirkwood Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at North Kirkwood Middle is 14.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Kirkwood Middle?
7.4% of students at North Kirkwood Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Kirkwood Middle?
The largest demographic group at North Kirkwood Middle is White at 81.5% of enrollment, in Kirkwood, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Kirkwood Middle?
North Kirkwood Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 North Kirkwood Middle rank among public schools in Kirkwood?
By Resource Investment Index, North Kirkwood Middle ranks #1 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 North Kirkwood Middle, Kirkwood R-Vii also operates Kirkwood Sr. High (1,693 students), Nipher Middle (660 students), and Westchester Elem. (572 students). See the Kirkwood R-Vii district page for the complete list.