- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Scott City, MO
Scott City Middle
Federal NCES profile for Scott City Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291545002702
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scott City Middle earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Scott City · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 48.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Scott City Middle has class sizes smaller than 83% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scott City Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Scott City, MO.
School address
District: Scott City R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 291545002702 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Scott City Middle held near 235 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.8 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 291545002702 · Scott City, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
223 enr · 9.7:1 · 48.4% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Scott City Elem. (282 students)
Scott City Middle held near 235 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.8 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Scott City Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Scott City Ele
Scott City Elem.
282 students
- Scott City Hig
Scott City High
268 students
- This school
Scott City Middle
223 students
What this shows Scott City Middle reports 223 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scott City Middle compares
Scott City 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 24% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.4% | ▲ 5% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 223 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
223
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 17% in Missouri - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,401
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 223 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.9%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.3, Scott City Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Scott City R-I reports $12,401 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Scott City Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott City Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scott City High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scott City Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~223 students)
Frequently asked questions about Scott City Middle
How many students attend Scott City Middle?
Scott City Middle has 223 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Scott City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 225 (2022-23) → 235 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scott City Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Scott City Middle is 9.7:1, which is 24% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Scott City Middle?
48.4% of students at Scott City Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scott City Middle?
The largest demographic group at Scott City Middle is White at 91.9% of enrollment, in Scott City, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scott City Middle?
Scott City Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (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 Scott City Middle rank among public schools in Scott City?
By Resource Investment Index, Scott City Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Scott City, 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 Scott City R-I?
Besides Scott City Middle, Scott City R-I also operates Scott City Elem. (282 students) and Scott City High (268 students). See the Scott City R-I district page for the complete list.