- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Puxico, MO
Puxico Jr. High
Federal NCES profile for Puxico Jr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292565002871
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Puxico Jr. High earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Missouri schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Puxico · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 39.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Puxico Jr. High has class sizes larger than 77% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Puxico Jr. High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Puxico, MO.
School address
District: Puxico R-Viii · Missouri
NCES ID 292565002871 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Puxico Jr. High shrank from 181 students in 2022-23 to 168 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.8 → 12.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 292565002871 · Puxico, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
176 enr · 14.7:1 · 39.2% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Puxico Elem. (308 students)
Puxico Jr. High shrank from 181 students in 2022-23 to 168 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 12.8 → 12.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Puxico Jr. High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Puxico Elem.
Puxico Elem.
308 students
- Puxico High
Puxico High
191 students
- This school
Puxico Jr. High
176 students
- Mingo Puxico T 37
Mingo Puxico Technical High
37 students
What this shows Puxico Jr. High reports 176 students on the CCD universe file.
How Puxico Jr. High compares
Puxico Jr. High 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.2% | ▼ 15% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 176 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
176
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in Missouri - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,977
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 176 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.2%
African American 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Largest group: White at 97.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.5, Puxico Jr. High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Puxico R-Viii reports $10,977 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Puxico Jr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puxico Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Puxico High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mingo Puxico Technical High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Puxico Jr. High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 191
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- 37:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~176 students)
Frequently asked questions about Puxico Jr. High
How many students attend Puxico Jr. High?
Puxico Jr. High has 176 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Puxico, MO. CCD year-over-year: 181 (2022-23) → 168 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Puxico Jr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Puxico Jr. High is 14.7:1, which is 15% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Puxico Jr. High?
39.2% of students at Puxico Jr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Puxico Jr. High?
The largest demographic group at Puxico Jr. High is White at 97.2% of enrollment, in Puxico, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Puxico Jr. High?
Puxico Jr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Puxico Jr. High rank among public schools in Puxico?
By Resource Investment Index, Puxico Jr. High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Puxico, 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 Puxico R-Viii?
Besides Puxico Jr. High, Puxico R-Viii also operates Puxico Elem. (308 students), Puxico High (191 students), and Mingo Puxico Technical High (37 students). See the Puxico R-Viii district page for the complete list.