Enrollment
514
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kirksville, MO
William Matthew Middle School
Federal NCES profile for William Matthew Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291674002611
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Matthew Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Kirksville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 34.5%
- free-lunch eligible
William Matthew Middle School has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Matthew Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Kirksville, MO.
School address
District: Kirksville R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 291674002611 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.5%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William Matthew Middle School compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at William Matthew Middle School
William Matthew Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Kirksville, Missouri, enrolling 514 students.
At 13.2:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 34.5% lands close to the Missouri typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 514 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 485 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #256.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and African American (10%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 257 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 157 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 514 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Kirksville R-Iii also operates Kirksville Sr. High (791 students) and Kirksville Primary (539 students) alongside William Matthew Middle School.
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 William Matthew Middle School compares
William Matthew Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.5% | ▼ 25% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 514 | top 20% | - | - |
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.
514
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
13.2:1
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
30.7%
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
$11,249
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.5 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 79.2%
African American 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Largest group: White at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.9, William Matthew Middle School is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kirksville R-Iii, which includes William Matthew Middle School.
$11,249
Per student
-13%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.9%
State 30.4%
Federal 20.7%
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 William Matthew Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirksville Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kirksville Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ray Miller Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Matthew Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~514 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about William Matthew Middle School
How many students attend William Matthew Middle School?
William Matthew Middle School has 514 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kirksville, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Matthew Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at William Matthew Middle School 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 William Matthew Middle School?
34.5% of students at William Matthew Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Matthew Middle School?
The largest demographic group at William Matthew Middle School is White at 79.2% of enrollment, in Kirksville, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Matthew Middle School?
William Matthew Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 William Matthew Middle School rank among public schools in Kirksville?
By Resource Investment Index, William Matthew Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Kirksville, 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 Kirksville on the city page.
Is William Matthew Middle School a good school?
William Matthew Middle School earns 47/100 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 Kirksville R-Iii?
Besides William Matthew Middle School, Kirksville R-Iii also operates Kirksville Sr. High (791 students), Kirksville Primary (539 students), and Ray Miller Elem. (530 students). See the Kirksville R-Iii district page for the complete list.
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