At a glance
Reported students
510
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
38.45
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
08–09
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Missouri other enrollment
96th percentile
Compared with 186 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
459
Kearney Jr. High: 510 reported students.
State peer staffing position
70th percentile
13.3:1 reported; state peer median 10:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 558
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.3:1
What the reported data says about Kearney Jr. High
Kearney Jr. High is a public combined / other school serving grades 08–09 in Kearney. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Kearney R-I. NCES reports 510 students for 2024–25.
Among 186 combined / other schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 63 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, above the Missouri median of 10:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (91.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.3%). English learners represent 0.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Kearney Jr. High
- 1How do the reported 13.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 38.45 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 19%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.3
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White91.8%
- Hispanic3.3%
- Black1.4%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial2.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Kearney R-I
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Kearney Early Education Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
44 reported students
Dogwood Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
463 reported students
Southview Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
455 reported students
Kearney Middle
Middle · Grades 06–07
591 reported students
Hawthorne Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
264 reported students
Kearney Elem.
Elementary · Grades PK–05
223 reported students
Public schools near Kearney Jr. High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southview Elem. Elementary · Kearney R-I | KG–05 | 455 | 0.1 mi |
| Kearney High High · Kearney R-I | 10–12 | 814 | 0.3 mi |
| Hawthorne Elem. Elementary · Kearney R-I | KG–05 | 264 | 0.8 mi |
| Kearney Early Education Center Other · Kearney R-I | PK–PK | 44 | 1.7 mi |
| Excelsior Springs Ear Chld Ctr Other · Excelsior Springs 40 | PK–PK | 151 | 5.7 mi |
| Early Child. Education Ctr. Other · Liberty 53 | PK–PK | 45 | 9.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Kearney Jr. High
What grades does Kearney Jr. High serve?
Kearney Jr. High reports grades 08–09 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Kearney R-I.
How many students attend Kearney Jr. High?
Kearney Jr. High reported 510 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 186 Missouri combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 558 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Kearney Jr. High?
The calculated ratio is 13.3:1, based on 510 students and 38.45 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Missouri median for the same school level is 10:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Kearney Jr. High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Kearney Jr. High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Kearney R-I attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Kearney Jr. High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
19% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Kearney Jr. High in?
Kearney Jr. High is part of Kearney R-I, based in Kearney, MO, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Kearney Jr. High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Southview Elem. (0.1 mi), Kearney High (0.3 mi), Hawthorne Elem. (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.