- Enrollment
- 1,381
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Webb City Jr. High shrank from 732 students in 2022-23 to 687 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 49.9 → 47.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 293150002756 · Webb City, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
709 enr · 14.5:1 · 35.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Webb City High (1,381 students)
Webb City Jr. High shrank from 732 students in 2022-23 to 687 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 49.9 → 47.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Webb City Jr. High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Webb City High
Webb City High
1,381 students
- This school
Webb City Jr. High
709 students
- Webb City Midd
Webb City Middle
681 students
- Webster Primar 356
Webster Primary Ctr.
356 students
- Harry S. Truma 287
Harry S. Truman Elem.
287 students
- Carterville El 232
Carterville Elem.
232 students
What this shows Webb City Jr. High reports 709 students on the CCD universe file.
How Webb City Jr. High compares
Webb City Jr. High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$10,386
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 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.
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
District finance for Webb City R-Vii reports $10,386 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~709 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 732 (2022-23) → 687 (2023-24), down 45.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.