Enrollment
317
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Winfield, MO
Winfield Middle
Federal NCES profile for Winfield Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 293219002814
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winfield Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Winfield · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 41.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Winfield Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winfield Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Winfield, MO.
School address
District: Winfield R-Iv · Missouri
NCES ID 293219002814 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.6%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Winfield Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Winfield Middle
Winfield Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Winfield, Missouri, enrolling 317 students.
At 12.2:1, 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 41.6% lands close to the Missouri typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 317 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 2,313 Missouri schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 488 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #463, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 317 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Winfield R-Iv spends $9,386 per pupil, 27% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 122 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 317 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Winfield R-Iv also operates Winfield High (517 students) and Winfield Elem. (407 students) alongside Winfield 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 Winfield Middle compares
Winfield 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.6% | ▼ 10% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 317 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
317
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 43% in Missouri - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$9,386
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.5 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 92.1%
Two or More 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.9, Winfield Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Winfield R-Iv, which includes Winfield Middle.
$9,386
Per student
-27%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.7%
State 40.8%
Federal 15.5%
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 Winfield Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winfield High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winfield Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winfield Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winfield Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~317 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Winfield Middle
How many students attend Winfield Middle?
Winfield Middle has 317 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Winfield, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winfield Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Winfield Middle is 12.2:1, which is 5% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 22% 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 Winfield Middle?
41.6% of students at Winfield Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winfield Middle?
The largest demographic group at Winfield Middle is White at 92.1% of enrollment, in Winfield, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winfield Middle?
Winfield Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Winfield Middle rank among public schools in Winfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Winfield Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Winfield, 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 Winfield on the city page.
Is Winfield Middle a good school?
Winfield Middle earns 35/100 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 Winfield R-Iv?
Besides Winfield Middle, Winfield R-Iv also operates Winfield High (517 students), Winfield Elem. (407 students), and Winfield Intermediate (336 students). See the Winfield R-Iv district page for the complete list.
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