- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sullivan, MO
Sullivan Middle
Federal NCES profile for Sullivan Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292976002056
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sullivan Middle earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Sullivan · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 37.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Sullivan Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sullivan Middle ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Sullivan, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Sullivan Middle shrank from 448 students in 2022-23 to 423 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE held 33.1 → 33.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 292976002056 · Sullivan, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
434 enr · 13.2:1 · 37.5% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Sullivan Sr. High (668 students)
Sullivan Middle shrank from 448 students in 2022-23 to 423 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE held 33.1 → 33.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Sullivan Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sullivan Sr. H
Sullivan Sr. High
668 students
- Sullivan Prima
Sullivan Primary
453 students
- This school
Sullivan Middle
434 students
- Sullivan Elem.
Sullivan Elem.
386 students
What this shows Sullivan Middle reports 434 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sullivan Middle compares
Sullivan 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.5% | ▼ 19% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Missouri - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,963
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 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
92
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.8, Sullivan Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sullivan reports $10,963 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sullivan Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sullivan Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sullivan Primary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sullivan Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sullivan Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~434 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sullivan Middle
How many students attend Sullivan Middle?
Sullivan Middle has 434 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sullivan, MO. CCD year-over-year: 448 (2022-23) → 423 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sullivan Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sullivan Middle is 13.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sullivan Middle?
37.5% of students at Sullivan Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sullivan Middle?
The largest demographic group at Sullivan Middle is White at 93.3% of enrollment, in Sullivan, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sullivan Middle?
Sullivan Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Sullivan Middle rank among public schools in Sullivan?
By Resource Investment Index, Sullivan Middle ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Sullivan, 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 Sullivan on the city page.
What other schools are in Sullivan?
Besides Sullivan Middle, Sullivan also operates Sullivan Sr. High (668 students), Sullivan Primary (453 students), and Sullivan Elem. (386 students). See the Sullivan district page for the complete list.