Enrollment
779
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Warrensburg, MO
Warrensburg Middle
Federal NCES profile for Warrensburg Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 293102002142
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Warrensburg Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Warrensburg · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 21.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Warrensburg Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Warrensburg Middle ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Warrensburg, MO.
School address
District: Warrensburg R-Vi · Missouri
NCES ID 293102002142 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.9%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Warrensburg Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Warrensburg Middle
Warrensburg Middle is a large middle school in Warrensburg, Missouri, enrolling 779 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Missouri, bigger than 92% of state schools at 779 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 270 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #150.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Two or More (10%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 390 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Warrensburg R-Vi also operates Warrensburg High (1,027 students) and Ridge View Elem. (484 students) alongside Warrensburg 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 Warrensburg Middle compares
Warrensburg 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.9% | ▼ 52% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 779 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
779
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 65% in Missouri - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,944
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 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 73.7%
Two or More 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
African American 5.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.7%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: White at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, Warrensburg Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Warrensburg R-Vi, which includes Warrensburg Middle.
$10,944
Per student
-15%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.6%
State 32.8%
Federal 11.6%
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 Warrensburg Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warrensburg High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge View Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maple Grove Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martin Warren Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sterling Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Warrensburg Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,027
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar middle 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 (~779 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Warrensburg Middle
How many students attend Warrensburg Middle?
Warrensburg Middle has 779 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Warrensburg, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Warrensburg Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Warrensburg Middle is 13.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Warrensburg Middle?
21.9% of students at Warrensburg Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Warrensburg Middle?
The largest demographic group at Warrensburg Middle is White at 73.7% of enrollment, in Warrensburg, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Warrensburg Middle?
Warrensburg Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Warrensburg Middle rank among public schools in Warrensburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Warrensburg Middle ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Warrensburg, 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 Warrensburg on the city page.
Is Warrensburg Middle a good school?
Warrensburg Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. 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 Warrensburg R-Vi?
Besides Warrensburg Middle, Warrensburg R-Vi also operates Warrensburg High (1,027 students), Ridge View Elem. (484 students), and Maple Grove Elementary (462 students). See the Warrensburg R-Vi district page for the complete list.
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