- Enrollment
- 1,789
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ozark, MO
Ozark Jr. High
Federal NCES profile for Ozark Jr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292343002438
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ozark Jr. High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Ozark · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 26.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ozark Jr. High has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ozark Jr. High ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Ozark, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Ozark Jr. High held near 981 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 70.7 → 72.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+35 students YoY 292343002438 · Ozark, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
943 enr · 13.5:1 · 26.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Ozark High (1,789 students)
Ozark Jr. High held near 981 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount). Teacher FTE added 70.7 → 72.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Ozark Jr. High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ozark High
Ozark High
1,789 students
- This school
Ozark Jr. High
943 students
- Ozark Middle S
Ozark Middle School
876 students
- West Elem. 584
West Elem.
584 students
- East Elem. 515
East Elem.
515 students
- North Elem. 514
North Elem.
514 students
What this shows Ozark Jr. High reports 943 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ozark Jr. High compares
Ozark Jr. High 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 | 13.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.8% | ▼ 42% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 943 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
943
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Missouri - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,197
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 472 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
143
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.7%
Two or More 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.3, Ozark Jr. High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ozark R-Vi reports $11,197 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ozark Jr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ozark High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ozark Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ozark Jr. High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~943 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ozark Jr. High
How many students attend Ozark Jr. High?
Ozark Jr. High has 943 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ozark, MO. CCD year-over-year: 946 (2022-23) → 981 (2023-24), nearly flat (+35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ozark Jr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Ozark Jr. High is 13.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ozark Jr. High?
26.8% of students at Ozark Jr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ozark Jr. High?
The largest demographic group at Ozark Jr. High is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in Ozark, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ozark Jr. High?
Ozark Jr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Ozark Jr. High rank among public schools in Ozark?
By Resource Investment Index, Ozark Jr. High ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Ozark, 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 Ozark on the city page.
What other schools are in Ozark R-Vi?
Besides Ozark Jr. High, Ozark R-Vi also operates Ozark High (1,789 students), Ozark Middle School (876 students), and West Elem. (584 students). See the Ozark R-Vi district page for the complete list.