- Enrollment
- 1,108
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Plains, MO
West Plains Middle
Federal NCES profile for West Plains Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 293168002213
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Plains Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #7 of 10
- public schools in West Plains · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 48.1%
- free-lunch eligible
West Plains Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Plains Middle ranks #7 of 10 public schools in West Plains, MO.
School address
District: West Plains R-Vii · Missouri
NCES ID 293168002213 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
West Plains Middle shrank from 611 students in 2022-23 to 564 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.9 → 41.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 293168002213 · West Plains, MO Elementary · MID · TRAD
555 enr · 13.2:1 · 48.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: West Plains Sr. High (1,108 students)
West Plains Middle shrank from 611 students in 2022-23 to 564 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE lost 42.9 → 41.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
West Plains Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Plains Sr
West Plains Sr. High
1,108 students
- West Plains El
West Plains Elem.
767 students
- This school
West Plains Middle
555 students
- South Fork Ele 196
South Fork Elem.
196 students
What this shows West Plains Middle reports 555 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Plains Middle compares
West Plains 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.1% | ▲ 4% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 555 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
555
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Missouri - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.0%
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
$10,913
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 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
97
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.7, West Plains Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Plains R-Vii reports $10,913 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Plains Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Plains Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Plains Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Fork Elem. | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Plains Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 196
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~555 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Plains Middle
How many students attend West Plains Middle?
West Plains Middle has 555 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Plains, MO. CCD year-over-year: 611 (2022-23) → 564 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Plains Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at West Plains Middle is 13.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Plains Middle?
48.1% of students at West Plains Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Plains Middle?
The largest demographic group at West Plains Middle is White at 89.4% of enrollment, in West Plains, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Plains Middle?
West Plains Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Plains Middle rank among public schools in West Plains?
By Resource Investment Index, West Plains Middle ranks #7 of 10 public schools in West Plains, 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 West Plains on the city page.
What other schools are in West Plains R-Vii?
Besides West Plains Middle, West Plains R-Vii also operates West Plains Sr. High (1,108 students), West Plains Elem. (767 students), and South Fork Elem. (196 students). See the West Plains R-Vii district page for the complete list.