- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Richmond, MO
Richmond Middle
Federal NCES profile for Richmond Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292648002444
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richmond Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 34.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Richmond Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richmond Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Richmond, MO.
School address
District: Richmond R-Xvi · Missouri
NCES ID 292648002444 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Richmond Middle shrank from 359 students in 2022-23 to 331 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 25.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 292648002444 · Richmond, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
309 enr · 12.9:1 · 34.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Richmond High (474 students)
Richmond Middle shrank from 359 students in 2022-23 to 331 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 25.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Richmond Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richmond High
Richmond High
474 students
- Sunrise Elem.
Sunrise Elem.
460 students
- This school
Richmond Middle
309 students
- Dear Elem.
Dear Elem.
300 students
What this shows Richmond Middle reports 309 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richmond Middle compares
Richmond 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 | 12.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▼ 25% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 309 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
309
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 53% in Missouri - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.6%
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
$11,432
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 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.0%
Two or More 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
African American 1.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.0, Richmond Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richmond R-Xvi reports $11,432 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richmond Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dear Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richmond Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~309 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richmond Middle
How many students attend Richmond Middle?
Richmond Middle has 309 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Richmond, MO. CCD year-over-year: 359 (2022-23) → 331 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richmond Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Richmond Middle is 12.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richmond Middle?
34.8% of students at Richmond Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richmond Middle?
The largest demographic group at Richmond Middle is White at 88.0% of enrollment, in Richmond, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richmond Middle?
Richmond Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Richmond Middle rank among public schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Richmond Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Richmond, 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 Richmond R-Xvi?
Besides Richmond Middle, Richmond R-Xvi also operates Richmond High (474 students), Sunrise Elem. (460 students), and Dear Elem. (300 students). See the Richmond R-Xvi district page for the complete list.