- Enrollment
- 19
- Students per teacher
- 2.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fulton, MO
Wheeler Middle
Federal NCES profile for Wheeler Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 290002003022
👥 S:T ratio 83
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wheeler Middle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Missouri.
- #3 of 10
- public schools in Fulton · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.3:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 72.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Wheeler Middle has class sizes smaller than 98% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wheeler Middle ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Fulton, MO.
School address
District: Mo School for the Deaf · Missouri
NCES ID 290002003022 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Wheeler Middle grew from 11 students in 2022-23 to 13 in 2023-24 (+18.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 3.9 → 3.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+2 students YoY 290002003022 · Fulton, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
13 enr · 4.3:1 · 72.7% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Wheeler High (19 students)
Wheeler Middle grew from 11 students in 2022-23 to 13 in 2023-24 (+18.2%). Teacher FTE lost 3.9 → 3.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Wheeler Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wheeler High
Wheeler High
19 students
- Stark Elem.
Stark Elem.
19 students
- This school
Wheeler Middle
13 students
What this shows Wheeler Middle reports 13 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wheeler Middle compares
Wheeler Middle is a growing 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 | 4.3:1 | ▼ 66% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.7% | ▲ 58% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 13 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.3:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
13
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
4.3:1
students per teacher
- 66% below state mean
Top 2% in Missouri - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.1%
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.9%
African American 7.7%
Asian 7.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 7.7%
Largest group: White at 76.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.1, Wheeler Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
How Wheeler Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeler High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stark Elem. | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wheeler Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 19
- Students per teacher
- 4.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~13 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wheeler Middle
How many students attend Wheeler Middle?
Wheeler Middle has 13 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fulton, MO. CCD year-over-year: 11 (2022-23) → 13 (2023-24), up 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wheeler Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Wheeler Middle is 4.3:1, which is 66% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 73% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wheeler Middle?
72.7% of students at Wheeler Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wheeler Middle?
The largest demographic group at Wheeler Middle is White at 76.9% of enrollment, in Fulton, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wheeler Middle?
Wheeler Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wheeler Middle rank among public schools in Fulton?
By Resource Investment Index, Wheeler Middle ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Fulton, 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 Fulton on the city page.
What other schools are in Mo School for the Deaf?
Besides Wheeler Middle, Mo School for the Deaf also operates Wheeler High (19 students) and Stark Elem. (19 students). See the Mo School for the Deaf district page for the complete list.