- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pleasant Hill, MO
Pleasant Hill Middle
Federal NCES profile for Pleasant Hill Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292533001459
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasant Hill Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Pleasant Hill · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 8.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasant Hill Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Hill Middle ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Pleasant Hill, MO.
School address
District: Pleasant Hill R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 292533001459 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Pleasant Hill Middle held near 342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.2 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 292533001459 · Pleasant Hill, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
328 enr · 13.7:1 · 8.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Pleasant Hill High (730 students)
Pleasant Hill Middle held near 342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.2 → 23.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Pleasant Hill Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pleasant Hill
Pleasant Hill High
730 students
- Pleasant Hill
Pleasant Hill Primary
396 students
- This school
Pleasant Hill Middle
328 students
- Pleasant Hill
Pleasant Hill Intermediate
320 students
- Pleasant Hill
Pleasant Hill Elem.
306 students
What this shows Pleasant Hill Middle reports 328 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pleasant Hill Middle compares
Pleasant Hill 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.1% | ▼ 82% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 65% in Missouri - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,313
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 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.2, Pleasant Hill Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pleasant Hill R-Iii reports $10,313 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pleasant Hill Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Hill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Hill Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Hill Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Hill Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasant Hill Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~328 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Hill Middle
How many students attend Pleasant Hill Middle?
Pleasant Hill Middle has 328 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pleasant Hill, MO. CCD year-over-year: 356 (2022-23) → 342 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Hill Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Hill Middle is 13.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pleasant Hill Middle?
8.1% of students at Pleasant Hill Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasant Hill Middle?
The largest demographic group at Pleasant Hill Middle is White at 85.4% of enrollment, in Pleasant Hill, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasant Hill Middle?
Pleasant Hill Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Pleasant Hill Middle rank among public schools in Pleasant Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Hill Middle ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Pleasant Hill, 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 Pleasant Hill on the city page.
What other schools are in Pleasant Hill R-Iii?
Besides Pleasant Hill Middle, Pleasant Hill R-Iii also operates Pleasant Hill High (730 students), Pleasant Hill Primary (396 students), and Pleasant Hill Intermediate (320 students). See the Pleasant Hill R-Iii district page for the complete list.