- Enrollment
- 1,733
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · St Joseph, MO
Truman Middle
Federal NCES profile for Truman Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292706001674
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Truman Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in St Joseph · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Truman Middle has class sizes larger than 77% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Truman Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in St Joseph, MO.
School address
District: St. Joseph · Missouri
NCES ID 292706001674 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Truman Middle held near 478 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.1 → 36.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 292706001674 · St Joseph, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
486 enr · 14.7:1 · 99.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High (1,733 students)
Truman Middle held near 478 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.1 → 36.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Truman Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High
Central High
1,733 students
- Benton High 682
Benton High
682 students
- Lafayette High 644
Lafayette High
644 students
- Carden Park El 638
Carden Park Elem
638 students
- Oak Grove Elem 502
Oak Grove Elem
502 students
- This school 486
Truman Middle
486 students
What this shows Truman Middle reports 486 students on the CCD universe file.
How Truman Middle compares
Truman 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 116% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 486 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
486
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 116% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in Missouri - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.7%
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
$12,067
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 486 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
100
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 11.5%
African American 6.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.1%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Truman Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Joseph reports $12,067 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Truman Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafayette High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carden Park Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Elem | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Truman Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~486 students)
Frequently asked questions about Truman Middle
How many students attend Truman Middle?
Truman Middle has 486 students enrolled. It is a middle school in St Joseph, MO. CCD year-over-year: 482 (2022-23) → 478 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Truman Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Truman Middle is 14.7:1, which is 15% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Truman Middle?
99.4% of students at Truman Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Truman Middle?
The largest demographic group at Truman Middle is White at 65.8% of enrollment, in St Joseph, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Truman Middle?
Truman Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Truman Middle rank among middle schools in St Joseph?
By Resource Investment Index, Truman Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in St Joseph, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in St Joseph on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Joseph?
Besides Truman Middle, St. Joseph also operates Central High (1,733 students), Benton High (682 students), and Lafayette High (644 students). See the St. Joseph district page for the complete list.