- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jennings, MO
Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High
Federal NCES profile for Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291629000767
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Missouri schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Jennings · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High has class sizes larger than 97% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Jennings, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High held near 345 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.6 → 14.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 291629000767 · Jennings, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
310 enr · 19.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Jennings High (666 students)
Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High held near 345 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.6 → 14.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jennings High
Jennings High
666 students
- Northview Elem
Northview Elem.
540 students
- This school
Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High
310 students
- Fairview Prima
Fairview Primary
284 students
- Woodland Elem. 197
Woodland Elem.
197 students
- Kenneth C. Han 138
Kenneth C. Hanrahan Elem.
138 students
What this shows Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High reports 310 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High compares
Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 52% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 117% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 310 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
310
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 117% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 52% above state mean
Top 97% in Missouri - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
54.8%
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
$12,748
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 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 94.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Two or More 1.0%
White 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.0, Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Jennings reports $12,748 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennings High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northview Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairview Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodland Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kenneth C. Hanrahan Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~310 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High
How many students attend Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High?
Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High has 310 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jennings, MO. CCD year-over-year: 361 (2022-23) → 345 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High is 19.4:1, which is 52% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High?
100.0% of students at Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High?
The largest demographic group at Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High is African American at 94.8% of enrollment, in Jennings, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High?
Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High rank among public schools in Jennings?
By Resource Investment Index, Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Jennings, 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 Jennings on the city page.
What other schools are in Jennings?
Besides Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. High, Jennings also operates Jennings High (666 students), Northview Elem. (540 students), and Fairview Primary (284 students). See the Jennings district page for the complete list.