Enrollment
223
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.7:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.4%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Scott City Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Scott City Middle
Scott City Middle is a mid-sized elementary school in Scott City, Missouri, enrolling 223 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 48.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 223 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 2,313 Missouri schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 302 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #8, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 223 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 21.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 62 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 223 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Scott City R-I also operates Scott City Elem. (282 students) and Scott City High (268 students) alongside Scott City Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Scott City Middle compares
Scott City Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,197
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Scott City R-I, which includes Scott City Middle.
$12,197
Per student
-6%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.1%
State 34.6%
Federal 21.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~223 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Scott City on the city page.
Is Scott City Middle a good school?
Scott City Middle earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Missouri schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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