- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Palmyra Middle held near 344 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.9 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 292349001361 · Palmyra, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
343 enr · 13.2:1 · 22.6% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Palmyra Elem. (452 students)
Palmyra Middle held near 344 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.9 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Palmyra Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palmyra Elem.
Palmyra Elem.
452 students
- This school
Palmyra Middle
343 students
- Palmyra High
Palmyra High
331 students
What this shows Palmyra Middle reports 343 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palmyra Middle compares
Palmyra Middle 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$10,275
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
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.
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
District finance for Palmyra R-I reports $10,275 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~343 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 340 (2022-23) → 344 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.