Enrollment
213
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.1%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West County Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at West County Middle
West County Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Park Hills, Missouri, enrolling 213 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 213 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 323 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #237, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 5/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 213 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 26.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 93 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 213 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
West St. Francois Co. R-Iv also operates West County Elem. (390 students) and West County High (332 students) alongside West County 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 West County Middle compares
West County 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,795
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West St. Francois Co. R-Iv, which includes West County Middle.
$10,795
Per student
-17%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.4%
State 39.4%
Federal 26.1%
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 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
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~213 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is West County Middle a good school?
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. 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 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.
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