Enrollment
343
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Palmyra, MO
Palmyra Middle
Federal NCES profile for Palmyra Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292349001361
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palmyra Middle earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Palmyra · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 22.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Palmyra Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palmyra Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Palmyra, MO.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.6%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Palmyra Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Palmyra Middle
Palmyra Middle is a mid-sized elementary school in Palmyra, Missouri, enrolling 343 students.
At 13.2:1, 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 22.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 343 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 407 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #74.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 343 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Palmyra R-I spends $9,654 per pupil, 25% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Palmyra R-I also operates Palmyra Elem. (452 students) and Palmyra High (331 students) alongside Palmyra 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 Palmyra Middle compares
Palmyra 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.6% | ▼ 51% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Missouri - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$9,654
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 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 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 92.1%
Two or More 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.9, Palmyra Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palmyra R-I, which includes Palmyra Middle.
$9,654
Per student
-25%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.0%
State 22.6%
Federal 16.4%
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 Palmyra Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmyra Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palmyra High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palmyra Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~343 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Palmyra Middle
How many students attend Palmyra Middle?
Palmyra Middle has 343 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Palmyra, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palmyra Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Palmyra Middle is 13.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Palmyra Middle?
22.6% of students at Palmyra Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palmyra Middle?
The largest demographic group at Palmyra Middle is White at 92.1% of enrollment, in Palmyra, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palmyra Middle?
Palmyra Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Palmyra Middle rank among public schools in Palmyra?
By Resource Investment Index, Palmyra Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Palmyra, 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 Palmyra on the city page.
Is Palmyra Middle a good school?
Palmyra Middle earns 57/100 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 Palmyra R-I?
Besides Palmyra Middle, Palmyra R-I also operates Palmyra Elem. (452 students) and Palmyra High (331 students). See the Palmyra R-I district page for the complete list.
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