- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Strafford, MO
Strafford Middle
Federal NCES profile for Strafford Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292964001479
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Strafford Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Missouri schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Strafford · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 26.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Strafford Middle has class sizes larger than 96% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Strafford Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Strafford, MO.
School address
District: Strafford R-Vi · Missouri
NCES ID 292964001479 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Strafford Middle shrank from 435 students in 2022-23 to 413 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 292964001479 · Strafford, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
411 enr · 18.7:1 · 26.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Strafford High (437 students)
Strafford Middle shrank from 435 students in 2022-23 to 413 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Strafford Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Strafford High
Strafford High
437 students
- This school
Strafford Middle
411 students
- Strafford Elem
Strafford Elem.
380 students
- Cogdill Early
Cogdill Early Childhood Center
180 students
What this shows Strafford Middle reports 411 students on the CCD universe file.
How Strafford Middle compares
Strafford Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 46% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.4% | ▼ 43% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 411 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
411
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 96% in Missouri - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$9,909
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 411 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.0%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.1, Strafford Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Strafford R-Vi reports $9,909 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Strafford Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strafford High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Strafford Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cogdill Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Strafford Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 30:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
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 (~411 students)
Frequently asked questions about Strafford Middle
How many students attend Strafford Middle?
Strafford Middle has 411 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Strafford, MO. CCD year-over-year: 435 (2022-23) → 413 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Strafford Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Strafford Middle is 18.7:1, which is 46% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Strafford Middle?
26.4% of students at Strafford Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Strafford Middle?
The largest demographic group at Strafford Middle is White at 92.0% of enrollment, in Strafford, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Strafford Middle?
Strafford Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Strafford Middle rank among public schools in Strafford?
By Resource Investment Index, Strafford Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Strafford, 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 Strafford R-Vi?
Besides Strafford Middle, Strafford R-Vi also operates Strafford High (437 students), Strafford Elem. (380 students), and Cogdill Early Childhood Center (180 students). See the Strafford R-Vi district page for the complete list.