Enrollment
408
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Owensville, MO
Owensville Middle
Federal NCES profile for Owensville Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292334001477
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Owensville Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Owensville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 37.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Owensville Middle has class sizes larger than 80% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Owensville Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Owensville, MO.
School address
District: Gasconade Co. R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 292334001477 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.4%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Owensville Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Owensville Middle
Owensville Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Owensville, Missouri, enrolling 408 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 37.4% lands close to the Missouri typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 408 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 539 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #422, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 408 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Gasconade Co. R-Ii spends $9,036 per pupil, 30% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 128 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 408 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Gasconade Co. R-Ii also operates Owensville High (541 students) and Owensville Elem. (539 students) alongside Owensville 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 Owensville Middle compares
Owensville 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 18% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.4% | ▼ 19% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 80% in Missouri - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.3%
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
$9,036
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 408 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.4 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 94.4%
Two or More 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.8, Owensville Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gasconade Co. R-Ii, which includes Owensville Middle.
$9,036
Per student
-30%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.0%
State 30.3%
Federal 18.7%
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 Owensville Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owensville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Owensville Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gerald Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Owensville Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~408 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Owensville Middle
How many students attend Owensville Middle?
Owensville Middle has 408 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Owensville, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Owensville Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Owensville Middle is 15.1:1, which is 18% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Owensville Middle?
37.4% of students at Owensville Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Owensville Middle?
The largest demographic group at Owensville Middle is White at 94.4% of enrollment, in Owensville, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Owensville Middle?
Owensville Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Owensville Middle rank among public schools in Owensville?
By Resource Investment Index, Owensville Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Owensville, 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 Owensville on the city page.
Is Owensville Middle a good school?
Owensville Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 Gasconade Co. R-Ii?
Besides Owensville Middle, Gasconade Co. R-Ii also operates Owensville High (541 students), Owensville Elem. (539 students), and Gerald Elem. (283 students). See the Gasconade Co. R-Ii district page for the complete list.
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