- Enrollment
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waynesville, MO
Waynesville Middle
Federal NCES profile for Waynesville Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 293144002484
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waynesville Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Waynesville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 27.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Waynesville Middle has class sizes larger than 83% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waynesville Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Waynesville, MO.
School address
District: Waynesville R-Vi · Missouri
NCES ID 293144002484 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Waynesville Middle held near 903 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.8 → 62.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+38 students YoY 293144002484 · Waynesville, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
906 enr · 15.4:1 · 27.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Waynesville Sr. High (1,719 students)
Waynesville Middle held near 903 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.8 → 62.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Waynesville Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waynesville Sr
Waynesville Sr. High
1,719 students
- Freedom Elem.
Freedom Elem.
954 students
- Waynesville Ea
Waynesville East Elem.
920 students
- This school
Waynesville Middle
906 students
- 6th Grade Cent 451
6th Grade Center
451 students
- Partridge Elem 375
Partridge Elem.
375 students
What this shows Waynesville Middle reports 906 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waynesville Middle compares
Waynesville 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 20% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.6% | ▼ 40% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 906 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
906
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 83% in Missouri - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$11,863
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 453 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
159
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
African American 11.9%
Two or More 10.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.0%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Waynesville Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waynesville R-Vi reports $11,863 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waynesville Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesville Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freedom Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waynesville East Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| 6th Grade Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Partridge Elem. | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waynesville Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 954
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar middle schools in Waynesville
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~906 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waynesville Middle
How many students attend Waynesville Middle?
Waynesville Middle has 906 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waynesville, MO. CCD year-over-year: 865 (2022-23) → 903 (2023-24), nearly flat (+38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waynesville Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Waynesville Middle is 15.4:1, which is 20% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waynesville Middle?
27.6% of students at Waynesville Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waynesville Middle?
The largest demographic group at Waynesville Middle is White at 55.6% of enrollment, in Waynesville, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waynesville Middle?
Waynesville Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Waynesville Middle rank among public schools in Waynesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Waynesville Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Waynesville, 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 Waynesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Waynesville R-Vi?
Besides Waynesville Middle, Waynesville R-Vi also operates Waynesville Sr. High (1,719 students), Freedom Elem. (954 students), and Waynesville East Elem. (920 students). See the Waynesville R-Vi district page for the complete list.