Enrollment
1,211
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Republic, MO
Republic Middle
Federal NCES profile for Republic Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292622002302
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Republic Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Republic · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 26.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Republic Middle has class sizes larger than 88% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Republic Middle ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Republic, MO.
School address
District: Republic R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 292622002302 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
75.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.8%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Republic Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Republic Middle
Republic Middle is a large middle school in Republic, Missouri, enrolling 1,211 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.1:1 is larger than about 88% of Missouri schools and 26% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Missouri, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,211 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 106 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #56.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 404 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Republic R-Iii spends $9,911 per pupil, 23% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 302 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,211 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Republic R-Iii also operates Republic High (1,530 students) and Price Elementary (507 students) alongside Republic 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 Republic Middle compares
Republic 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.8% | ▼ 42% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,211 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,211
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 88% in Missouri - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,911
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 404 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
215
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.9 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 83.9%
Two or More 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.7, Republic Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Republic R-Iii, which includes Republic Middle.
$9,911
Per student
-23%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.9%
State 40.2%
Federal 11.8%
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 Republic Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republic High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Price Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sweeny Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcculloch Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Schofield Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Republic Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,530
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~1,211 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Republic Middle
How many students attend Republic Middle?
Republic Middle has 1,211 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Republic, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Republic Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Republic Middle is 16.1:1, which is 26% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Republic Middle?
26.8% of students at Republic Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Republic Middle?
The largest demographic group at Republic Middle is White at 83.9% of enrollment, in Republic, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Republic Middle?
Republic Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Republic Middle rank among public schools in Republic?
By Resource Investment Index, Republic Middle ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Republic, 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 Republic on the city page.
Is Republic Middle a good school?
Republic Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri. 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 Republic R-Iii?
Besides Republic Middle, Republic R-Iii also operates Republic High (1,530 students), Price Elementary (507 students), and Sweeny Elementary (481 students). See the Republic R-Iii district page for the complete list.
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