- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Park Hills, MO
West County Middle
Federal NCES profile for West County Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291824001091
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West County Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Missouri schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Park Hills · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 45.1%
- free-lunch eligible
West County Middle has class sizes larger than 72% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West County Middle ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Park Hills, MO.
School address
District: West St. Francois Co. R-Iv · Missouri
NCES ID 291824001091 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
West County Middle shrank from 246 students in 2022-23 to 213 in 2023-24 (-13.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.6 → 14.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 291824001091 · Park Hills, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
213 enr · 14.2:1 · 45.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: West County Elem. (390 students)
West County Middle shrank from 246 students in 2022-23 to 213 in 2023-24 (-13.4%). Teacher FTE lost 15.6 → 14.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
West County Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West County El
West County Elem.
390 students
- West County Hi
West County High
332 students
- This school
West County Middle
213 students
What this shows West County Middle reports 213 students on the CCD universe file.
How West County Middle compares
West County Middle 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 11% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.1% | ▼ 2% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 213 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
213
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 72% in Missouri - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$11,495
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 213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.7%
African American 1.4%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: White at 97.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.5, West County Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for West St. Francois Co. R-Iv reports $11,495 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West County Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West County Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West County Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~213 students)
Frequently asked questions about West County Middle
How many students attend West County Middle?
West County Middle has 213 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Park Hills, MO. CCD year-over-year: 246 (2022-23) → 213 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West County Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at West County Middle is 14.2:1, which is 11% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West County Middle?
45.1% of students at West County Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West County Middle?
The largest demographic group at West County Middle is White at 97.7% of enrollment, in Park Hills, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West County Middle?
West County Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 West County Middle rank among public schools in Park Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, West County Middle ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Park Hills, 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 Park Hills on the city page.
What other schools are in West St. Francois Co. R-Iv?
Besides West County Middle, West St. Francois Co. R-Iv also operates West County Elem. (390 students) and West County High (332 students). See the West St. Francois Co. R-Iv district page for the complete list.