- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Steelville, MO
Steelville Middle
Federal NCES profile for Steelville Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292943002482
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Steelville Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Steelville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 50.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Steelville Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Steelville Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Steelville, MO.
School address
District: Steelville R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 292943002482 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Steelville Middle held near 264 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.1 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 292943002482 · Steelville, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
284 enr · 13.5:1 · 50.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Steelville Elem. (346 students)
Steelville Middle held near 264 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.1 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Steelville Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Steelville Ele
Steelville Elem.
346 students
- This school
Steelville Middle
284 students
- Steelville Hig
Steelville High
278 students
What this shows Steelville Middle reports 284 students on the CCD universe file.
How Steelville Middle compares
Steelville 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 | 50.2% | ▲ 9% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 55% | - | - |
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.
284
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
23.9%
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
$11,755
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 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.8%
African American 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: White at 96.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.3, Steelville Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Steelville R-Iii reports $11,755 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Steelville Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steelville Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Steelville High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Steelville Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~284 students)
Frequently asked questions about Steelville Middle
How many students attend Steelville Middle?
Steelville Middle has 284 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Steelville, MO. CCD year-over-year: 265 (2022-23) → 264 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steelville Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Steelville 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 Steelville Middle?
50.2% of students at Steelville Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Steelville Middle?
The largest demographic group at Steelville Middle is White at 96.8% of enrollment, in Steelville, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Steelville Middle?
Steelville Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Steelville Middle rank among public schools in Steelville?
By Resource Investment Index, Steelville Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Steelville, 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 Steelville R-Iii?
Besides Steelville Middle, Steelville R-Iii also operates Steelville Elem. (346 students) and Steelville High (278 students). See the Steelville R-Iii district page for the complete list.