Enrollment
229
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bethany, MO
South Harrison Middle
Federal NCES profile for South Harrison Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 290000203297
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Harrison Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Bethany · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 44.9%
- free-lunch eligible
South Harrison Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Harrison Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bethany, MO.
School address
District: South Harrison Co. R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 290000203297 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.9%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Harrison Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Harrison Middle
South Harrison Middle is a mid-sized elementary school in Bethany, Missouri, enrolling 229 students.
At 12.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Missouri median, within a few percentage points of the 12.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 44.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 229 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 354 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #285, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 229 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
South Harrison Co. R-Ii also operates South Harrison Elem. (269 students) and South Harrison High (243 students) alongside South Harrison 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 Harrison Middle compares
South Harrison 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.9% | ▼ 3% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 229 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
229
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 50% in Missouri - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.9%
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
$12,307
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.3 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 90.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.0, South Harrison Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Harrison Co. R-Ii, which includes South Harrison Middle.
$12,307
Per student
-5%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.6%
State 32.0%
Federal 18.4%
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 Harrison Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Harrison Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Harrison High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Harrison Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary 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 (~229 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Harrison Middle
How many students attend South Harrison Middle?
South Harrison Middle has 229 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bethany, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Harrison Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at South Harrison Middle is 12.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 19% 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 Harrison Middle?
44.9% of students at South Harrison Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Harrison Middle?
The largest demographic group at South Harrison Middle is White at 90.4% of enrollment, in Bethany, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Harrison Middle?
South Harrison Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Harrison Middle rank among public schools in Bethany?
By Resource Investment Index, South Harrison Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bethany, 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 Bethany on the city page.
Is South Harrison Middle a good school?
South Harrison Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. 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 Harrison Co. R-Ii?
Besides South Harrison Middle, South Harrison Co. R-Ii also operates South Harrison Elem. (269 students) and South Harrison High (243 students). See the South Harrison Co. R-Ii district page for the complete list.
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