- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pleasant Hope, MO
Pleasant Hope Middle
Federal NCES profile for Pleasant Hope Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292535002436
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasant Hope Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Pleasant Hope · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 55.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasant Hope Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Hope Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Pleasant Hope, MO.
School address
District: Pleasant Hope R-Vi · Missouri
NCES ID 292535002436 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Pleasant Hope Middle shrank from 202 students in 2022-23 to 176 in 2023-24 (-12.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 13.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 292535002436 · Pleasant Hope, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
168 enr · 12:1 · 55.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Pleasant Hope Elem. (258 students)
Pleasant Hope Middle shrank from 202 students in 2022-23 to 176 in 2023-24 (-12.9%). Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 13.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Pleasant Hope Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pleasant Hope
Pleasant Hope Elem.
258 students
- Pleasant Hope
Pleasant Hope High
224 students
- This school
Pleasant Hope Middle
168 students
What this shows Pleasant Hope Middle reports 168 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pleasant Hope Middle compares
Pleasant Hope Middle is a shrinking 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 6% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.0% | ▲ 19% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 168 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
168
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 40% in Missouri - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,423
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 168 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
African American 1.8%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: White at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.5, Pleasant Hope Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Pleasant Hope R-Vi reports $11,423 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pleasant Hope Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Hope Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Hope High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasant Hope Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~168 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Hope Middle
How many students attend Pleasant Hope Middle?
Pleasant Hope Middle has 168 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pleasant Hope, MO. CCD year-over-year: 202 (2022-23) → 176 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Hope Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Hope Middle is 12:1, which is 6% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pleasant Hope Middle?
55.0% of students at Pleasant Hope Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasant Hope Middle?
The largest demographic group at Pleasant Hope Middle is White at 92.3% of enrollment, in Pleasant Hope, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasant Hope Middle?
Pleasant Hope Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Hope Middle rank among public schools in Pleasant Hope?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Hope Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Pleasant Hope, 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 Pleasant Hope R-Vi?
Besides Pleasant Hope Middle, Pleasant Hope R-Vi also operates Pleasant Hope Elem. (258 students) and Pleasant Hope High (224 students). See the Pleasant Hope R-Vi district page for the complete list.