Enrollment
391
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Ava, MO
Ava High
Federal NCES profile for Ava High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 290405000036
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ava High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Missouri schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Ava · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 38.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ava High has class sizes larger than 75% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ava High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Ava, MO.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.4%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ava High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ava High
Ava High is a mid-sized high school in Ava, Missouri, enrolling 391 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 38.4% lands close to the Missouri typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 391 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 535 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #442, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 196 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Ava R-I spends $9,614 per pupil, 26% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 125 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 391 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Ava R-I also operates Ava Elem. (553 students) and Ava Middle (386 students) alongside Ava High.
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 Ava High compares
Ava High on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 13% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.4% | ▼ 17% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
391
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in Missouri - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.6%
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
$9,614
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 196 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
92
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.0 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 92.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.0, Ava High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ava R-I, which includes Ava High.
$9,614
Per student
-26%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.0%
State 40.7%
Federal 19.3%
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 Ava High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ava Elem. | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ava Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ava High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high 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 (~391 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ava High
How many students attend Ava High?
Ava High has 391 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ava, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ava High?
The student-teacher ratio at Ava High is 14.5:1, which is 13% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ava High?
38.4% of students at Ava High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ava High?
The largest demographic group at Ava High is White at 92.6% of enrollment, in Ava, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ava High?
Ava High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ava High rank among public schools in Ava?
By Resource Investment Index, Ava High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Ava, 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 Ava on the city page.
Is Ava High a good school?
Ava High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 Ava R-I?
Besides Ava High, Ava R-I also operates Ava Elem. (553 students) and Ava Middle (386 students). See the Ava R-I district page for the complete list.
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