- Enrollment
- 1,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rolla, MO
Rolla Middle
Federal NCES profile for Rolla Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292689001635
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rolla Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Rolla · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 31.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Rolla Middle has class sizes larger than 90% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rolla Middle ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Rolla, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Rolla Middle held near 840 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.4 → 52.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 292689001635 · Rolla, MO Elementary · MID · TRAD
857 enr · 16.5:1 · 31.1% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Rolla Sr. High (1,398 students)
Rolla Middle held near 840 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.4 → 52.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Rolla Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rolla Sr. High
Rolla Sr. High
1,398 students
- This school
Rolla Middle
857 students
- Rolla Jr. High
Rolla Jr. High
577 students
- Harry S. Truma 448
Harry S. Truman Elem.
448 students
- Col. John B. W 441
Col. John B. Wyman Elem.
441 students
- Mark Twain Ele 440
Mark Twain Elem.
440 students
What this shows Rolla Middle reports 857 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rolla Middle compares
Rolla 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 29% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.1% | ▼ 33% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 857 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
857
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 90% in Missouri - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.2%
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
$11,353
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 286 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
183
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.4%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
African American 4.1%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.3, Rolla Middle is about as mixed as the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rolla 31 reports $11,353 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rolla Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolla Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rolla Jr. High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harry S. Truman Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Col. John B. Wyman Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mark Twain Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rolla Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~857 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rolla Middle
How many students attend Rolla Middle?
Rolla Middle has 857 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rolla, MO. CCD year-over-year: 837 (2022-23) → 840 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rolla Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rolla Middle is 16.5:1, which is 29% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rolla Middle?
31.1% of students at Rolla Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rolla Middle?
The largest demographic group at Rolla Middle is White at 82.4% of enrollment, in Rolla, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rolla Middle?
Rolla Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Rolla Middle rank among public schools in Rolla?
By Resource Investment Index, Rolla Middle ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Rolla, 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 Rolla on the city page.
What other schools are in Rolla 31?
Besides Rolla Middle, Rolla 31 also operates Rolla Sr. High (1,398 students), Rolla Jr. High (577 students), and Harry S. Truman Elem. (448 students). See the Rolla 31 district page for the complete list.