- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wright City, MO
Wright City Middle
Federal NCES profile for Wright City Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 293231002576
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wright City Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Wright City · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 40.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wright City Middle has class sizes larger than 96% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wright City Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Wright City, MO.
School address
District: Wright City R-Ii of Warren Co. · Missouri
NCES ID 293231002576 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Wright City Middle held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.6 → 29.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 293231002576 · Wright City, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
536 enr · 18.5:1 · 40.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Wright City High (566 students)
Wright City Middle held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.6 → 29.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Wright City Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wright City Hi
Wright City High
566 students
- This school
Wright City Middle
536 students
- Wright City We
Wright City West Elem.
402 students
- Wright City Ea
Wright City East Elem
287 students
- Wright Start P 84
Wright Start Preschool
84 students
What this shows Wright City Middle reports 536 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wright City Middle compares
Wright City 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 45% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.0% | ▼ 13% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 536 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
536
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 96% in Missouri - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.4%
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
$12,538
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 365 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 3.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.3, Wright City Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wright City R-Ii of Warren Co. reports $12,538 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wright City Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wright City High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wright City West Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wright City East Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wright Start Preschool | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wright City Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 84
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~536 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wright City Middle
How many students attend Wright City Middle?
Wright City Middle has 536 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wright City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wright City Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Wright City Middle is 18.5:1, which is 45% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wright City Middle?
40.0% of students at Wright City Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wright City Middle?
The largest demographic group at Wright City Middle is White at 73.1% of enrollment, in Wright City, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wright City Middle?
Wright City Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Wright City Middle rank among public schools in Wright City?
By Resource Investment Index, Wright City Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Wright City, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Wright City R-Ii of Warren Co.?
Besides Wright City Middle, Wright City R-Ii of Warren Co. also operates Wright City High (566 students), Wright City West Elem. (402 students), and Wright City East Elem (287 students). See the Wright City R-Ii of Warren Co. district page for the complete list.