- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Savannah, MO
Savannah Middle
Federal NCES profile for Savannah Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292757001691
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Savannah Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Savannah · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 29.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Savannah Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Savannah Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Savannah, MO.
School address
District: Savannah R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 292757001691 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Savannah Middle held near 524 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 35.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 292757001691 · Savannah, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
488 enr · 13.6:1 · 29.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Savannah High (752 students)
Savannah Middle held near 524 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 35.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Savannah Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Savannah High
Savannah High
752 students
- Minnie Cline E
Minnie Cline Elem.
603 students
- This school
Savannah Middle
488 students
- John Glenn Ele 280
John Glenn Elem.
280 students
- Amazonia Elem. 100
Amazonia Elem.
100 students
- Helena Elem. 99
Helena Elem.
99 students
What this shows Savannah Middle reports 488 students on the CCD universe file.
How Savannah Middle compares
Savannah 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.1% | ▼ 37% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 488 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
488
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 64% in Missouri - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.6%
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
$9,704
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
104
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.3, Savannah Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Savannah R-Iii reports $9,704 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Savannah Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minnie Cline Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Glenn Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amazonia Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Helena Elem. | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Savannah Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 100
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~488 students)
Frequently asked questions about Savannah Middle
How many students attend Savannah Middle?
Savannah Middle has 488 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Savannah, MO. CCD year-over-year: 530 (2022-23) → 524 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Savannah Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Savannah Middle is 13.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Savannah Middle?
29.1% of students at Savannah Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Savannah Middle?
The largest demographic group at Savannah Middle is White at 94.1% of enrollment, in Savannah, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Savannah Middle?
Savannah Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Savannah Middle rank among public schools in Savannah?
By Resource Investment Index, Savannah Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Savannah, 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 Savannah R-Iii?
Besides Savannah Middle, Savannah R-Iii also operates Savannah High (752 students), Minnie Cline Elem. (603 students), and John Glenn Elem. (280 students). See the Savannah R-Iii district page for the complete list.