- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pierce City, MO
Pierce City Middle
Federal NCES profile for Pierce City Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292511001987
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 89
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pierce City Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Pierce City · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 34.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pierce City Middle has class sizes larger than 97% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pierce City Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Pierce City, MO.
School address
District: Pierce City R-Vi · Missouri
NCES ID 292511001987 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Pierce City Middle grew from 131 students in 2022-23 to 156 in 2023-24 (+19.1%).
Teacher FTE added 8.9 → 13.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 292511001987 · Pierce City, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
158 enr · 19.8:1 · 34.4% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Elem. (341 students)
Pierce City Middle grew from 131 students in 2022-23 to 156 in 2023-24 (+19.1%). Teacher FTE added 8.9 → 13.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Pierce City Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Elem.
Central Elem.
341 students
- Pierce City Hi
Pierce City High
205 students
- This school
Pierce City Middle
158 students
What this shows Pierce City Middle reports 158 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pierce City Middle compares
Pierce City Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▲ 55% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.4% | ▼ 25% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 158 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
158
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 55% above state mean
Top 97% in Missouri - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,878
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 53 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Asian 5.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
African American 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: White at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.2, Pierce City Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Pierce City R-Vi reports $10,878 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pierce City Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pierce City High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pierce City Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~158 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pierce City Middle
How many students attend Pierce City Middle?
Pierce City Middle has 158 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pierce City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 131 (2022-23) → 156 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pierce City Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Pierce City Middle is 19.8:1, which is 55% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pierce City Middle?
34.4% of students at Pierce City Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pierce City Middle?
The largest demographic group at Pierce City Middle is White at 84.8% of enrollment, in Pierce City, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pierce City Middle?
Pierce City Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Pierce City Middle rank among public schools in Pierce City?
By Resource Investment Index, Pierce City Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Pierce City, 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 Pierce City R-Vi?
Besides Pierce City Middle, Pierce City R-Vi also operates Central Elem. (341 students) and Pierce City High (205 students). See the Pierce City R-Vi district page for the complete list.