School overview
At a glance
Reported students
349
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
28.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.2:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Missouri middle enrollment
39th percentile
Compared with 392 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
311
NOEL ELEM.: 349 reported students.
State peer staffing position
32th percentile
12.2:1 reported; state peer median 13:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about NOEL ELEM.
NOEL ELEM. is a public middle school serving grades 03–08 in NOEL. It is one of 10 current school records connected to MCDONALD CO. R-I. NCES reports 349 students for 2024–25.
Among 392 middle schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 427.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 39th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.2:1, close to the Missouri median of 13:1 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (39.8%) and White (28.9%). English learners represent 65.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking NOEL ELEM.
- 1How do the reported 12.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 65.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 89.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White28.9%
- Hispanic39.8%
- Black1.7%
- Asian2.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander24.1%
- Multiracial1.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in MCDONALD CO. R-I
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
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123 reported students
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350 reported students
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347 reported students
NOEL PRIMARY
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ROCKY COMFORT ELEM.
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197 reported students