- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Manchester, MO
South Middle
Federal NCES profile for South Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292358001553
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Middle earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Manchester · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 18.1%
- free-lunch eligible
South Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Middle ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Manchester, MO.
School address
District: Parkway C-2 · Missouri
NCES ID 292358001553 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
South Middle held near 520 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.1 → 44.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 292358001553 · Manchester, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
542 enr · 11.3:1 · 18.1% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: South High (1,485 students)
South Middle held near 520 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.1 → 44.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
South Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South High
South High
1,485 students
- West High
West High
1,417 students
- Central High
Central High
1,281 students
- North High
North High
990 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle
881 students
- This school 542
South Middle
542 students
What this shows South Middle reports 542 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Middle compares
South 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 12% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.1% | ▼ 61% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 31% in Missouri - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,983
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.3%
Asian 14.4%
African American 7.2%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, South Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Parkway C-2 reports $13,983 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,417
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,281
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- 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 (~542 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about South Middle
How many students attend South Middle?
South Middle has 542 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Manchester, MO. CCD year-over-year: 541 (2022-23) → 520 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at South Middle is 11.3:1, which is 12% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 28% 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 Middle?
18.1% of students at South Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Middle?
The largest demographic group at South Middle is White at 68.3% of enrollment, in Manchester, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Middle?
South Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 South Middle rank among public schools in Manchester?
By Resource Investment Index, South Middle ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Manchester, 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 Manchester on the city page.
What other schools are in Parkway C-2?
Besides South Middle, Parkway C-2 also operates South High (1,485 students), West High (1,417 students), and Central High (1,281 students). See the Parkway C-2 district page for the complete list.