- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oak Grove, MO
Oak Grove Middle
Federal NCES profile for Oak Grove Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292301001318
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Grove Middle earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Oak Grove · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.6:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 22.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Grove Middle has class sizes smaller than 89% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Grove Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Oak Grove, MO.
School address
District: Oak Grove R-Vi · Missouri
NCES ID 292301001318 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Oak Grove Middle held near 471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.8 → 34.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 292301001318 · Oak Grove, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
301 enr · 8.6:1 · 22.3% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Grove High (604 students)
Oak Grove Middle held near 471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.8 → 34.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Oak Grove Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oak Grove High
Oak Grove High
604 students
- Oak Grove Prim
Oak Grove Primary
503 students
- Oak Grove Elem
Oak Grove Elem.
445 students
- This school
Oak Grove Middle
301 students
What this shows Oak Grove Middle reports 301 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Grove Middle compares
Oak Grove 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 | 8.6:1 | ▼ 33% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.3% | ▼ 52% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 301 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.6:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
301
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 11% in Missouri - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.6%
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
$10,903
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 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
African American 3.7%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.1, Oak Grove Middle is about as mixed as the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oak Grove R-Vi reports $10,903 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oak Grove Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Grove Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- 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 (~301 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Grove Middle
How many students attend Oak Grove Middle?
Oak Grove Middle has 301 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oak Grove, MO. CCD year-over-year: 466 (2022-23) → 471 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Grove Middle is 8.6:1, which is 33% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 45% 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 Oak Grove Middle?
22.3% of students at Oak Grove Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Grove Middle?
The largest demographic group at Oak Grove Middle is White at 81.7% of enrollment, in Oak Grove, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Grove Middle?
Oak Grove Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Oak Grove Middle rank among public schools in Oak Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Grove Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Oak Grove, 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 Oak Grove R-Vi?
Besides Oak Grove Middle, Oak Grove R-Vi also operates Oak Grove High (604 students), Oak Grove Primary (503 students), and Oak Grove Elem. (445 students). See the Oak Grove R-Vi district page for the complete list.