Enrollment
709
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Webb City, MO
Webb City Jr. High
Federal NCES profile for Webb City Jr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 293150002756
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Webb City Jr. High earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Missouri schools.
- #7 of 10
- public schools in Webb City · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 35.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Webb City Jr. High has class sizes larger than 75% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Webb City Jr. High ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Webb City, MO.
School address
District: Webb City R-Vii · Missouri
NCES ID 293150002756 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.8%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Webb City Jr. High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Webb City Jr. High
Webb City Jr. High is a large middle school in Webb City, Missouri, enrolling 709 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 35.8% lands close to the Missouri typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Missouri, bigger than 90% of state schools at 709 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 306 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #104.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 355 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Webb City R-Vii spends $9,445 per pupil, 27% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 319 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 709 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Webb City R-Vii also operates Webb City High (1,381 students) and Webb City Middle (681 students) alongside Webb City Jr. High.
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 Webb City Jr. High compares
Webb City Jr. High on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 13% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.8% | ▼ 22% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 709 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
709
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in Missouri - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,445
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 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
226
in-school suspensions + 93 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 31.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.0 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 82.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.4, Webb City Jr. High is about as mixed as the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Webb City R-Vii, which includes Webb City Jr. High.
$9,445
Per student
-27%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.1%
State 47.6%
Federal 16.3%
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 Webb City Jr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webb City High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Webb City Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Webster Primary Ctr. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harry S. Truman Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carterville Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Webb City Jr. High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,381
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~709 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Webb City Jr. High
How many students attend Webb City Jr. High?
Webb City Jr. High has 709 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Webb City, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Webb City Jr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Webb City Jr. High is 14.5:1, which is 13% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Webb City Jr. High?
35.8% of students at Webb City Jr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Webb City Jr. High?
The largest demographic group at Webb City Jr. High is White at 82.1% of enrollment, in Webb City, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Webb City Jr. High?
Webb City Jr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Webb City Jr. High rank among public schools in Webb City?
By Resource Investment Index, Webb City Jr. High ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Webb City, 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 Webb City on the city page.
Is Webb City Jr. High a good school?
Webb City Jr. High earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Missouri schools. 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 Webb City R-Vii?
Besides Webb City Jr. High, Webb City R-Vii also operates Webb City High (1,381 students), Webb City Middle (681 students), and Webster Primary Ctr. (356 students). See the Webb City R-Vii district page for the complete list.
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