Enrollment
170
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Weston, MO
West Platte Middle
Federal NCES profile for West Platte Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 293171003397
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Platte Middle earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Weston · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 9.6%
- free-lunch eligible
West Platte Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Platte Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Weston, MO.
School address
District: West Platte Co. R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 293171003397 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.6%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Platte Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Platte Middle
West Platte Middle is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Weston, Missouri, enrolling 170 students.
At 13.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Missouri median, within a few percentage points of the 12.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.6% free-meal eligibility runs 79% below the Missouri average.
Enrollment of 170 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 2,313 Missouri schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 85 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 170 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
West Platte Co. R-Ii also operates Central Elem. (354 students) and West Platte High (221 students) alongside West Platte 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 Platte Middle compares
West Platte 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.6% | ▼ 79% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 170 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
170
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in Missouri - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,133
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $12,931
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 170 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.2 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 88.8%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 88.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.6, West Platte Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Platte Co. R-Ii, which includes West Platte Middle.
$15,133
Per student
+17%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 80.0%
State 13.4%
Federal 6.7%
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 Platte Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Platte High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Platte Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~170 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Platte Middle
How many students attend West Platte Middle?
West Platte Middle has 170 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Weston, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Platte Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at West Platte Middle is 13.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Platte Middle?
9.6% of students at West Platte Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Platte Middle?
The largest demographic group at West Platte Middle is White at 88.8% of enrollment, in Weston, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Platte Middle?
West Platte Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (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 West Platte Middle rank among public schools in Weston?
By Resource Investment Index, West Platte Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Weston, 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 Weston on the city page.
Is West Platte Middle a good school?
West Platte Middle earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. 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 Platte Co. R-Ii?
Besides West Platte Middle, West Platte Co. R-Ii also operates Central Elem. (354 students) and West Platte High (221 students). See the West Platte Co. R-Ii district page for the complete list.
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