- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Trenton, MO
Trenton Middle
Federal NCES profile for Trenton Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 293036002573
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Trenton Middle earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Missouri schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Trenton · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 41.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Trenton Middle has class sizes smaller than 76% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Trenton Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Trenton, MO.
School address
District: Trenton R-Ix · Missouri
NCES ID 293036002573 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Trenton Middle held near 304 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.9 → 29.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 293036002573 · Trenton, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
299 enr · 10.7:1 · 41.1% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Rissler Elem. (350 students)
Trenton Middle held near 304 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.9 → 29.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Trenton Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rissler Elem.
Rissler Elem.
350 students
- Trenton Sr. Hi
Trenton Sr. High
318 students
- This school
Trenton Middle
299 students
What this shows Trenton Middle reports 299 students on the CCD universe file.
How Trenton Middle compares
Trenton 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.1% | ▼ 11% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 299 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
299
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 24% in Missouri - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,798
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 150 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.6%
Two or More 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
African American 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.0%
Largest group: White at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.4, Trenton Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Trenton R-Ix reports $11,798 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Trenton Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rissler Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Trenton Sr. High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Trenton Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~299 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Trenton Middle
How many students attend Trenton Middle?
Trenton Middle has 299 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Trenton, MO. CCD year-over-year: 299 (2022-23) → 304 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trenton Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Trenton Middle is 10.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Trenton Middle?
41.1% of students at Trenton Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Trenton Middle?
The largest demographic group at Trenton Middle is White at 89.6% of enrollment, in Trenton, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Trenton Middle?
Trenton Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Trenton Middle rank among public schools in Trenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Trenton Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Trenton, 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 Trenton R-Ix?
Besides Trenton Middle, Trenton R-Ix also operates Rissler Elem. (350 students) and Trenton Sr. High (318 students). See the Trenton R-Ix district page for the complete list.