Enrollment
479
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Osage Beach, MO
Osage Middle
Federal NCES profile for Osage Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292763001020
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Osage Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Missouri schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Osage Beach · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 30.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Osage Middle has class sizes larger than 75% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Osage Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Osage Beach, MO.
School address
District: School of the Osage · Missouri
NCES ID 292763001020 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.7%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Osage Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Osage Middle
Osage Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Osage Beach, Missouri, enrolling 479 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 479 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 2,313 Missouri schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 499 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #482, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 479 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
School of the Osage also operates Osage High (678 students) and Osage Upper Elem. (401 students) alongside Osage 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 Osage Middle compares
Osage 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 13% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.7% | ▼ 33% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 479 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
479
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in Missouri - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.0%
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
$11,506
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 479 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.8 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 86.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 2.7%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.5, Osage Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School of the Osage, which includes Osage Middle.
$11,506
Per student
-11%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.6%
State 7.8%
Federal 17.5%
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 Osage Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osage High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osage Upper Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heritage Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Osage Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 86
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~479 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Osage Middle
How many students attend Osage Middle?
Osage Middle has 479 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Osage Beach, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Osage Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Osage Middle is 14.5:1, which is 13% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Osage Middle?
30.7% of students at Osage Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Osage Middle?
The largest demographic group at Osage Middle is White at 86.6% of enrollment, in Osage Beach, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Osage Middle?
Osage Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Osage Middle rank among public schools in Osage Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Osage Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Osage Beach, 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 Osage Beach on the city page.
Is Osage Middle a good school?
Osage Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Missouri schools. 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 School of the Osage?
Besides Osage Middle, School of the Osage also operates Osage High (678 students), Osage Upper Elem. (401 students), and Heritage Elementary (362 students). See the School of the Osage district page for the complete list.
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