- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ashland, MO
Southern Boone Middle
Federal NCES profile for Southern Boone Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292856001596
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southern Boone Middle earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Ashland · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 13.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Southern Boone Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southern Boone Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Ashland, MO.
School address
District: Southern Boone Co. R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 292856001596 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Southern Boone Middle held near 647 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.2 → 46.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 292856001596 · Ashland, MO Elementary · MID · TRAD
648 enr · 13.5:1 · 13.4% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Southern Boone High (570 students)
Southern Boone Middle held near 647 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.2 → 46.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Southern Boone Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Southern Boone Middle
648 students
- Southern Boone
Southern Boone High
570 students
- Southern Boone
Southern Boone Primary
471 students
- Southern Boone
Southern Boone Elem.
282 students
What this shows Southern Boone Middle reports 648 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southern Boone Middle compares
Southern Boone 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 | 13.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.4% | ▼ 71% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 648 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
648
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Missouri - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,613
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 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.0%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.7, Southern Boone Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Southern Boone Co. R-I reports $10,613 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southern Boone Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Boone High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southern Boone Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southern Boone Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southern Boone Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~648 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southern Boone Middle
How many students attend Southern Boone Middle?
Southern Boone Middle has 648 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ashland, MO. CCD year-over-year: 629 (2022-23) → 647 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Boone Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern Boone Middle is 13.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southern Boone Middle?
13.4% of students at Southern Boone Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southern Boone Middle?
The largest demographic group at Southern Boone Middle is White at 87.0% of enrollment, in Ashland, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southern Boone Middle?
Southern Boone Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Southern Boone Middle rank among public schools in Ashland?
By Resource Investment Index, Southern Boone Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Ashland, 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 Southern Boone Co. R-I?
Besides Southern Boone Middle, Southern Boone Co. R-I also operates Southern Boone High (570 students), Southern Boone Primary (471 students), and Southern Boone Elem. (282 students). See the Southern Boone Co. R-I district page for the complete list.