- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Creighton, MO
Sherwood Middle
Federal NCES profile for Sherwood Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291032001610
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sherwood Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Creighton · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 28.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sherwood Middle has class sizes larger than 77% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sherwood Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Creighton, MO.
School address
District: Sherwood Cass R-Viii · Missouri
NCES ID 291032001610 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Sherwood Middle grew from 159 students in 2022-23 to 181 in 2023-24 (+13.8%).
Teacher FTE held 12.5 → 12.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 291032001610 · Creighton, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
176 enr · 14.7:1 · 28.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Sherwood Elem. (336 students)
Sherwood Middle grew from 159 students in 2022-23 to 181 in 2023-24 (+13.8%). Teacher FTE held 12.5 → 12.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Sherwood Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sherwood Elem.
Sherwood Elem.
336 students
- Sherwood High
Sherwood High
221 students
- This school
Sherwood Middle
176 students
What this shows Sherwood Middle reports 176 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sherwood Middle compares
Sherwood Middle is a growing 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.9% | ▼ 37% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 176 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
176
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.9%
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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in Missouri - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,795
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 176 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.1, Sherwood Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Sherwood Cass R-Viii reports $10,795 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sherwood Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sherwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sherwood Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~176 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sherwood Middle
How many students attend Sherwood Middle?
Sherwood Middle has 176 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Creighton, MO. CCD year-over-year: 159 (2022-23) → 181 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherwood Middle is 14.7:1, which is 15% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sherwood Middle?
28.9% of students at Sherwood Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sherwood Middle?
The largest demographic group at Sherwood Middle is White at 91.5% of enrollment, in Creighton, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sherwood Middle?
Sherwood Middle 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 Sherwood Middle rank among public schools in Creighton?
By Resource Investment Index, Sherwood Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Creighton, 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 Sherwood Cass R-Viii?
Besides Sherwood Middle, Sherwood Cass R-Viii also operates Sherwood Elem. (336 students) and Sherwood High (221 students). See the Sherwood Cass R-Viii district page for the complete list.