Enrollment
646
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.2%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Platte City Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Platte City Middle
Platte City Middle is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Platte City, Missouri, enrolling 646 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.2% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the Missouri average.
Enrollment of 646 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 325 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #96.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 323 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
15.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Platte Co. R-Iii also operates Platte County High (1,397 students) and Donald D. Siegrist Elem. (679 students) alongside Platte City 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 Platte City Middle compares
Platte City 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,712
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Platte Co. R-Iii, which includes Platte City Middle.
$11,712
Per student
-9%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.7%
State 27.4%
Federal 5.9%
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 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
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~646 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Platte City on the city page.
Is Platte City Middle a good school?
Platte City Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Missouri schools. 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 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.
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