- Enrollment
- 1,379
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Willard, MO
Willard Middle
Federal NCES profile for Willard Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 293201002242
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willard Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Willard · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Willard Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willard Middle ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Willard, MO.
School address
District: Willard R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 293201002242 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Willard Middle held near 712 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.6 → 50.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 293201002242 · Willard, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
704 enr · 13.8:1 · 24.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Willard High (1,379 students)
Willard Middle held near 712 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.6 → 50.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Willard Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Willard High
Willard High
1,379 students
- This school
Willard Middle
704 students
- Willard Centra 404
Willard Central Elem.
404 students
- Willard South 395
Willard South Elem.
395 students
- Willard Orchar 394
Willard Orchard Hills Elem
394 students
- Willard Interm 356
Willard Intermediate North
356 students
What this shows Willard Middle reports 704 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willard Middle compares
Willard Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 47% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 704 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
704
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 67% in Missouri - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.9%
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
$10,953
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 352 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
160
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
African American 4.0%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 83.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.3, Willard Middle is about as mixed as the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Willard R-Ii reports $10,953 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willard Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willard High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willard Central Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willard South Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willard Orchard Hills Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willard Intermediate North | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willard Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~704 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willard Middle
How many students attend Willard Middle?
Willard Middle has 704 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Willard, MO. CCD year-over-year: 741 (2022-23) → 712 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willard Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Willard Middle is 13.8:1, which is 8% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Willard Middle?
24.6% of students at Willard Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willard Middle?
The largest demographic group at Willard Middle is White at 83.0% of enrollment, in Willard, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willard Middle?
Willard 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 Willard Middle rank among public schools in Willard?
By Resource Investment Index, Willard Middle ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Willard, 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 Willard on the city page.
What other schools are in Willard R-Ii?
Besides Willard Middle, Willard R-Ii also operates Willard High (1,379 students), Willard Central Elem. (404 students), and Willard South Elem. (395 students). See the Willard R-Ii district page for the complete list.