- Enrollment
- 1,551
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sedalia, MO
Smith Cotton Junior High Schl
Federal NCES profile for Smith Cotton Junior High Schl, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292783003143
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smith Cotton Junior High Schl earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #7 of 11
- public schools in Sedalia · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 54.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Smith Cotton Junior High Schl has class sizes larger than 72% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smith Cotton Junior High Schl ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Sedalia, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Smith Cotton Junior High Schl held near 1,121 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 80.2 → 85.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 292783003143 · Sedalia, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
1,133 enr · 14.2:1 · 54.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Smith-Cotton High School (1,551 students)
Smith Cotton Junior High Schl held near 1,121 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 80.2 → 85.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Smith Cotton Junior High Schl in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Smith-Cotton H
Smith-Cotton High School
1,551 students
- This school
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
- Sedalia Middle 396
Sedalia Middle School
396 students
What this shows Smith Cotton Junior High Schl reports 1,133 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smith Cotton Junior High Schl compares
Smith Cotton Junior High Schl 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 11% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.9% | ▲ 19% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,133 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,133
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 72% in Missouri - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.3%
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
$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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
225
in-school suspensions + 133 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 3.0%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.1, Smith Cotton Junior High Schl 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 Smith Cotton Junior High Schl Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith-Cotton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyline Elem. | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heber Hunt Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sedalia Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smith Cotton Junior High Schl's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~1,133 students)
Frequently asked questions about Smith Cotton Junior High Schl
How many students attend Smith Cotton Junior High Schl?
Smith Cotton Junior High Schl has 1,133 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sedalia, MO. CCD year-over-year: 1,130 (2022-23) → 1,121 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smith Cotton Junior High Schl?
The student-teacher ratio at Smith Cotton Junior High Schl is 14.2:1, which is 11% 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 Smith Cotton Junior High Schl?
54.9% of students at Smith Cotton Junior High Schl are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smith Cotton Junior High Schl?
The largest demographic group at Smith Cotton Junior High Schl is White at 66.9% of enrollment, in Sedalia, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smith Cotton Junior High Schl?
Smith Cotton Junior High Schl has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Smith Cotton Junior High Schl rank among public schools in Sedalia?
By Resource Investment Index, Smith Cotton Junior High Schl ranks #7 of 11 public 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 public schools in Sedalia on the city page.
What other schools are in Sedalia 200?
Besides Smith Cotton Junior High Schl, Sedalia 200 also operates Smith-Cotton High School (1,551 students), Skyline Elem. (483 students), and Heber Hunt Elem. (448 students). See the Sedalia 200 district page for the complete list.