- Enrollment
- 1,551
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sedalia, MO
Sedalia Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sedalia Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292783002304
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sedalia Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Sedalia · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 54.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sedalia Middle School has class sizes larger than 71% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sedalia Middle School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Sedalia, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Sedalia Middle School shrank from 384 students in 2022-23 to 351 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.4 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 292783002304 · Sedalia, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
396 enr · 14.1:1 · 54.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Smith-Cotton High School (1,551 students)
Sedalia Middle School shrank from 384 students in 2022-23 to 351 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE lost 28.4 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Sedalia Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Smith-Cotton H
Smith-Cotton High School
1,551 students
- Smith Cotton J
Smith Cotton Junior High Schl
1,133 students
- Skyline Elem. 483
Skyline Elem.
483 students
- Heber Hunt Ele 448
Heber Hunt Elem.
448 students
- Parkview Elem. 447
Parkview Elem.
447 students
- This school 396
Sedalia Middle School
396 students
What this shows Sedalia Middle School reports 396 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sedalia Middle School compares
Sedalia Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 10% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.9% | ▲ 19% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 71% in Missouri - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.9%
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
$10,620
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 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
Two or More 9.3%
African American 4.3%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Sedalia Middle School is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sedalia 200 reports $10,620 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sedalia Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith-Cotton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smith Cotton Junior High Schl | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Skyline Elem. | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heber Hunt Elem. | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sedalia Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,133
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~396 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sedalia Middle School
How many students attend Sedalia Middle School?
Sedalia Middle School has 396 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sedalia, MO. CCD year-over-year: 384 (2022-23) → 351 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sedalia Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sedalia Middle School is 14.1:1, which is 10% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sedalia Middle School?
54.9% of students at Sedalia Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sedalia Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sedalia Middle School is White at 67.9% of enrollment, in Sedalia, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sedalia Middle School?
Sedalia Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Sedalia Middle School rank among elementary schools in Sedalia?
By Resource Investment Index, Sedalia Middle School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Sedalia, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Sedalia on the city page.
What other schools are in Sedalia 200?
Besides Sedalia Middle School, Sedalia 200 also operates Smith-Cotton High School (1,551 students), Smith Cotton Junior High Schl (1,133 students), and Skyline Elem. (483 students). See the Sedalia 200 district page for the complete list.