- Enrollment
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Platte City, MO
Platte City Middle
Federal NCES profile for Platte 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 292523001455
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Platte City Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Platte City · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 16.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Platte City Middle has class sizes larger than 70% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Platte City Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Platte City, MO.
School address
District: Platte Co. R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 292523001455 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Platte City Middle held near 669 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 48.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 292523001455 · Platte City, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
646 enr · 14:1 · 16.2% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Platte County High (1,397 students)
Platte City Middle held near 669 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 48.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Platte City Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Platte County
Platte County High
1,397 students
- Donald D. Sieg
Donald D. Siegrist Elem.
679 students
- This school
Platte City Middle
646 students
- Compass Elemen 527
Compass Elementary
527 students
- Barry Sch. 451
Barry Sch.
451 students
- Pathfinder Ele 409
Pathfinder Elem.
409 students
What this shows Platte City Middle reports 646 students on the CCD universe file.
How Platte City Middle compares
Platte City 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 9% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.2% | ▼ 65% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 646 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
646
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in Missouri - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,429
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 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
African American 4.3%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Largest group: White at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.5, Platte City Middle is about as mixed as the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Platte Co. R-Iii reports $12,429 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Platte City Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platte County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Donald D. Siegrist Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Compass Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barry Sch. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pathfinder Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Platte City Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~646 students)
Frequently asked questions about Platte City Middle
How many students attend Platte City Middle?
Platte City Middle has 646 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Platte City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 686 (2022-23) → 669 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Platte City Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Platte City Middle is 14:1, which is 9% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Platte City Middle?
16.2% of students at Platte City Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Platte City Middle?
The largest demographic group at Platte City Middle is White at 81.6% of enrollment, in Platte City, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Platte City Middle?
Platte 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 Platte City Middle rank among public schools in Platte City?
By Resource Investment Index, Platte City Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Platte 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 Platte Co. R-Iii?
Besides Platte City Middle, Platte Co. R-Iii also operates Platte County High (1,397 students), Donald D. Siegrist Elem. (679 students), and Compass Elementary (527 students). See the Platte Co. R-Iii district page for the complete list.