Enrollment
284
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.2%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Steelville Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Steelville Middle
Steelville Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Steelville, Missouri, enrolling 284 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 50.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 284 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 357 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #311, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment) (diversity index 6/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 284 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Steelville R-Iii spends $10,263 per pupil, 21% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Steelville R-Iii also operates Steelville Elem. (346 students) and Steelville High (278 students) alongside Steelville 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 Steelville Middle compares
Steelville 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,263
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Steelville R-Iii, which includes Steelville Middle.
$10,263
Per student
-21%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.1%
State 45.0%
Federal 9.9%
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 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
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~284 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Steelville on the city page.
Is Steelville Middle a good school?
Steelville Middle earns 40/100 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 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.
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