Enrollment
155
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fayette, MO
Wm. N. Clark Middle
Federal NCES profile for Wm. N. Clark Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291199002590
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wm. N. Clark Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Fayette · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 33.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Wm. N. Clark Middle has class sizes larger than 84% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wm. N. Clark Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Fayette, MO.
School address
District: Fayette R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 291199002590 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.1%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wm. N. Clark Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wm. N. Clark Middle
Wm. N. Clark Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Fayette, Missouri, enrolling 155 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 155 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 266 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #223, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 258 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
16.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Fayette R-Iii spends $9,462 per pupil, 27% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 22.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 56 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 155 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Fayette R-Iii also operates Laurence J. Daly Elem. (324 students) and Fayette High (188 students) alongside Wm. N. Clark 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 Wm. N. Clark Middle compares
Wm. N. Clark 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 21% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.1% | ▼ 28% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 155 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
155
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 84% in Missouri - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,462
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.1 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 82.6%
Two or More 9.0%
African American 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Largest group: White at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.5, Wm. N. Clark Middle is about as mixed as the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fayette R-Iii, which includes Wm. N. Clark Middle.
$9,462
Per student
-27%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.1%
State 26.1%
Federal 22.8%
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 Wm. N. Clark Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurence J. Daly Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fayette High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wm. N. Clark Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~155 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wm. N. Clark Middle
How many students attend Wm. N. Clark Middle?
Wm. N. Clark Middle has 155 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fayette, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wm. N. Clark Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Wm. N. Clark Middle is 15.5:1, which is 21% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wm. N. Clark Middle?
33.1% of students at Wm. N. Clark Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wm. N. Clark Middle?
The largest demographic group at Wm. N. Clark Middle is White at 82.6% of enrollment, in Fayette, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wm. N. Clark Middle?
Wm. N. Clark Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Wm. N. Clark Middle rank among public schools in Fayette?
By Resource Investment Index, Wm. N. Clark Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Fayette, 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 Fayette on the city page.
Is Wm. N. Clark Middle a good school?
Wm. N. Clark Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Missouri schools. 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 Fayette R-Iii?
Besides Wm. N. Clark Middle, Fayette R-Iii also operates Laurence J. Daly Elem. (324 students) and Fayette High (188 students). See the Fayette R-Iii district page for the complete list.
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