- Enrollment
- 2,007
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Columbia, MO
Oakland Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Oakland Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 290100001402
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakland Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #6 of 7
- middle schools in Columbia · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 50.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakland Middle School has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakland Middle School ranks #6 of 7 middle schools in Columbia, MO.
School address
District: Columbia 93 · Missouri
NCES ID 290100001402 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Oakland Middle School held near 550 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.3 → 47.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 290100001402 · Columbia, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
589 enr · 12:1 · 50.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: David H. Hickman High (2,007 students)
Oakland Middle School held near 550 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.3 → 47.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Oakland Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- David H. Hickm
David H. Hickman High
2,007 students
- Rock Bridge Sr
Rock Bridge Sr. High
1,997 students
- Muriel W. Batt
Muriel W. Battle High School
1,492 students
- Ann Hawkins Ge 736
Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle
736 students
- Beulah Ralph E 656
Beulah Ralph Elementary
656 students
- This school 589
Oakland Middle School
589 students
What this shows Oakland Middle School reports 589 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oakland Middle School compares
Oakland Middle School 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 6% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.6% | ▲ 10% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 589 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
589
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 40% in Missouri - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.5%
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
$13,936
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
99
in-school suspensions + 96 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 33.3%
African American 27.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
Two or More 13.8%
Asian 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 33.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.5, Oakland Middle School is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbia 93 reports $13,936 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oakland Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| David H. Hickman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock Bridge Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Muriel W. Battle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beulah Ralph Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakland Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,997
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,492
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~589 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oakland Middle School
How many students attend Oakland Middle School?
Oakland Middle School has 589 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Columbia, MO. CCD year-over-year: 544 (2022-23) → 550 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakland Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakland Middle School is 12:1, which is 6% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 24% 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 Oakland Middle School?
50.6% of students at Oakland Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakland Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Oakland Middle School is White at 33.3% of enrollment, in Columbia, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakland Middle School?
Oakland Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Oakland Middle School rank among middle schools in Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakland Middle School ranks #6 of 7 middle schools in Columbia, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Columbia on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbia 93?
Besides Oakland Middle School, Columbia 93 also operates David H. Hickman High (2,007 students), Rock Bridge Sr. High (1,997 students), and Muriel W. Battle High School (1,492 students). See the Columbia 93 district page for the complete list.