- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Unionville, MO
Putnam Co. Middle
Federal NCES profile for Putnam Co. Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292564001847
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Putnam Co. Middle earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Unionville · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 41.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Putnam Co. Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Putnam Co. Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Unionville, MO.
School address
District: Putnam Co. R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 292564001847 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Putnam Co. Middle held near 141 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 10.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 292564001847 · Unionville, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
134 enr · 13.4:1 · 41.8% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Putnam Co. Elem. (296 students)
Putnam Co. Middle held near 141 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 10.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Putnam Co. Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Putnam Co. Ele
Putnam Co. Elem.
296 students
- Putnam Co. Hig
Putnam Co. High
175 students
- This school
Putnam Co. Middle
134 students
What this shows Putnam Co. Middle reports 134 students on the CCD universe file.
How Putnam Co. Middle compares
Putnam Co. 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.8% | ▼ 9% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 134 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
134
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 61% in Missouri - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,330
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 134 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: White at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.9, Putnam Co. Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Putnam Co. R-I reports $13,330 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Putnam Co. Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam Co. Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Putnam Co. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Putnam Co. Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~134 students)
Frequently asked questions about Putnam Co. Middle
How many students attend Putnam Co. Middle?
Putnam Co. Middle has 134 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Unionville, MO. CCD year-over-year: 146 (2022-23) → 141 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Putnam Co. Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Putnam Co. Middle is 13.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Putnam Co. Middle?
41.8% of students at Putnam Co. Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Putnam Co. Middle?
The largest demographic group at Putnam Co. Middle is White at 94.8% of enrollment, in Unionville, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Putnam Co. Middle?
Putnam Co. Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 Putnam Co. Middle rank among public schools in Unionville?
By Resource Investment Index, Putnam Co. Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Unionville, 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 Putnam Co. R-I?
Besides Putnam Co. Middle, Putnam Co. R-I also operates Putnam Co. Elem. (296 students) and Putnam Co. High (175 students). See the Putnam Co. R-I district page for the complete list.