- Enrollment
- 1,789
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ozark, MO
Ozark Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ozark Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292343000470
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ozark Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Ozark · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 26.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ozark Middle School has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ozark Middle School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Ozark, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Ozark Middle School held near 898 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 66.4 → 67.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-36 students YoY 292343000470 · Ozark, MO Elementary · MID · TRAD
876 enr · 13.3:1 · 26.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Ozark High (1,789 students)
Ozark Middle School held near 898 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount). Teacher FTE added 66.4 → 67.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Ozark Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ozark High
Ozark High
1,789 students
- Ozark Jr. High
Ozark Jr. High
943 students
- This school
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 Middle School reports 876 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ozark Middle School compares
Ozark 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.7% | ▼ 42% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 876 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
876
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.7%
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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 60% in Missouri - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.0%
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 438 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
182
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.7%
Two or More 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.3, Ozark Middle School 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ozark High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ozark Jr. High | 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 Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 943
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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 elementary 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 (~876 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ozark Middle School
How many students attend Ozark Middle School?
Ozark Middle School has 876 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ozark, MO. CCD year-over-year: 934 (2022-23) → 898 (2023-24), nearly flat (-36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ozark Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ozark Middle School is 13.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ozark Middle School?
26.7% of students at Ozark Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ozark Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ozark Middle School is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in Ozark, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ozark Middle School?
Ozark Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Middle School rank among elementary schools in Ozark?
By Resource Investment Index, Ozark Middle School ranks #4 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in Ozark on the city page.
What other schools are in Ozark R-Vi?
Besides Ozark Middle School, Ozark R-Vi also operates Ozark High (1,789 students), Ozark Jr. High (943 students), and West Elem. (584 students). See the Ozark R-Vi district page for the complete list.