Enrollment
411
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.4%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Strafford Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Strafford Middle
Strafford Middle is a mid-sized elementary school in Strafford, Missouri, enrolling 411 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.7:1 is larger than about 96% of Missouri schools and 46% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 411 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 472 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #353, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 411 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Strafford R-Vi spends $9,590 per pupil, 26% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Strafford R-Vi also operates Strafford High (437 students) and Strafford Elem. (380 students) alongside Strafford 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 Strafford Middle compares
Strafford 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,590
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Strafford R-Vi, which includes Strafford Middle.
$9,590
Per student
-26%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.0%
State 24.3%
Federal 12.8%
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 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
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 30:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
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 (~411 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Strafford on the city page.
Is Strafford Middle a good school?
Strafford Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Missouri schools. 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 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.
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