Enrollment
328
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.1%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pleasant Hill Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pleasant Hill Middle
Pleasant Hill Middle is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Pleasant Hill, Missouri, enrolling 328 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.1% free-meal eligibility runs 82% below the Missouri average.
With 328 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 175 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #95.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 328 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Pleasant Hill R-Iii spends $10,114 per pupil, 22% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 90 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 328 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Pleasant Hill R-Iii also operates Pleasant Hill High (730 students) and Pleasant Hill Primary (396 students) alongside Pleasant Hill 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 Pleasant Hill Middle compares
Pleasant Hill 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,114
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pleasant Hill R-Iii, which includes Pleasant Hill Middle.
$10,114
Per student
-22%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.9%
State 38.1%
Federal 7.9%
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 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
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
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 (~328 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Pleasant Hill Middle a good school?
Pleasant Hill Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. 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 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.
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