- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
South Harrison Middle held near 245 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.3 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 290000203297 · Bethany, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
229 enr · 12.7:1 · 44.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: South Harrison Elem. (269 students)
South Harrison Middle held near 245 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.3 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
South Harrison Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Harrison
South Harrison Elem.
269 students
- South Harrison
South Harrison High
243 students
- This school
South Harrison Middle
229 students
What this shows South Harrison Middle reports 229 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Harrison Middle compares
South Harrison 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$13,615
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 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.
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
District finance for South Harrison Co. R-Ii reports $13,615 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~229 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 245 (2022-23) → 245 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.