Enrollment
187
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mokane, MO
South Callaway Middle
Federal NCES profile for South Callaway Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292843002401
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Callaway Middle earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Missouri schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Mokane · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 27.3%
- free-lunch eligible
South Callaway Middle has class sizes smaller than 78% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Callaway Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mokane, MO.
School address
District: South Callaway Co. R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 292843002401 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.3%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Callaway Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Callaway Middle
South Callaway Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Mokane, Missouri, enrolling 187 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 187 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 273 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #97.
Its student body is predominantly White (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 4/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 187 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
12.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 48 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 187 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
South Callaway Co. R-Ii also operates South Callaway High (237 students) and South Callaway Elem. (188 students) alongside South Callaway 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 South Callaway Middle compares
South Callaway 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.3% | ▼ 41% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 187 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
187
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 22% in Missouri - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.8%
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
$13,168
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 187 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.7 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 97.9%
Two or More 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
Largest group: White at 97.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.1, South Callaway Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Callaway Co. R-Ii, which includes South Callaway Middle.
$13,168
Per student
+2%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 87.0%
State 7.1%
Federal 6.0%
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 South Callaway Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Callaway High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Callaway Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Callaway Early Chd Pk-02 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Callaway Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 147
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Similar middle 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 (~187 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about South Callaway Middle
How many students attend South Callaway Middle?
South Callaway Middle has 187 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mokane, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Callaway Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at South Callaway Middle is 10.4:1, which is 19% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 34% 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 South Callaway Middle?
27.3% of students at South Callaway Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Callaway Middle?
The largest demographic group at South Callaway Middle is White at 97.9% of enrollment, in Mokane, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Callaway Middle?
South Callaway Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 South Callaway Middle rank among public schools in Mokane?
By Resource Investment Index, South Callaway Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mokane, 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 Mokane on the city page.
Is South Callaway Middle a good school?
South Callaway Middle earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Missouri schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 South Callaway Co. R-Ii?
Besides South Callaway Middle, South Callaway Co. R-Ii also operates South Callaway High (237 students), South Callaway Elem. (188 students), and South Callaway Early Chd Pk-02 (147 students). See the South Callaway Co. R-Ii district page for the complete list.
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