Enrollment
876
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.7%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ozark Middle School compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ozark Middle School
Ozark Middle School is a large elementary school in Ozark, Missouri, enrolling 876 students.
At 13.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Missouri median, within a few percentage points of the 12.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Missouri, bigger than 94% of state schools at 876 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 201 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #98.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 438 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Ozark R-Vi spends $9,966 per pupil, 23% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 212 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 876 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Ozark R-Vi also operates Ozark High (1,789 students) and Ozark Jr. High (943 students) alongside Ozark Middle School.
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 Ozark Middle School compares
Ozark Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,966
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ozark R-Vi, which includes Ozark Middle School.
$9,966
Per student
-23%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.2%
State 35.8%
Federal 12.0%
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 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
- 1,789
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~876 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ozark Middle School a good school?
Ozark Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. 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 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.
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