- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Smithville, MO
Smithville Middle
Federal NCES profile for Smithville Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292841000070
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smithville Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Smithville · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 9.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Smithville Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smithville Middle ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Smithville, MO.
School address
District: Smithville R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 292841000070 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Smithville Middle held near 399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.2 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 292841000070 · Smithville, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
371 enr · 12.4:1 · 9.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Smithville High (845 students)
Smithville Middle held near 399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.2 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Smithville Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Smithville Hig
Smithville High
845 students
- Eagle Heights
Eagle Heights Elementary
492 students
- Horizon Elemen
Horizon Elementary
448 students
- This school
Smithville Middle
371 students
- Maple Elementa
Maple Elementary
358 students
What this shows Smithville Middle reports 371 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smithville Middle compares
Smithville 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.4% | ▼ 80% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 46% in Missouri - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,057
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 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
African American 1.9%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.4, Smithville Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Smithville R-Ii reports $12,057 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Smithville Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smithville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle Heights Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horizon Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maple Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smithville Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~371 students)
Frequently asked questions about Smithville Middle
How many students attend Smithville Middle?
Smithville Middle has 371 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Smithville, MO. CCD year-over-year: 406 (2022-23) → 399 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smithville Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Smithville Middle is 12.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 21% 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 Smithville Middle?
9.4% of students at Smithville Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smithville Middle?
The largest demographic group at Smithville Middle is White at 89.5% of enrollment, in Smithville, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smithville Middle?
Smithville Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Smithville Middle rank among public schools in Smithville?
By Resource Investment Index, Smithville Middle ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Smithville, 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 Smithville on the city page.
What other schools are in Smithville R-Ii?
Besides Smithville Middle, Smithville R-Ii also operates Smithville High (845 students), Eagle Heights Elementary (492 students), and Horizon Elementary (448 students). See the Smithville R-Ii district page for the complete list.