- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 290405000036
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 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 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Missouri schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Ava · Resource Index
- 41
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Ava High shrank from 451 students in 2022-23 to 424 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 290405000036 · Ava, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
391 enr · 14.5:1 · 38.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Ava Elem. (553 students)
Ava High shrank from 451 students in 2022-23 to 424 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Ava High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ava Elem.
Ava Elem.
553 students
- This school
Ava High
391 students
- Ava Middle
Ava Middle
386 students
What this shows Ava High reports 391 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ava High compares
Ava High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,004
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
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.
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
District finance for Ava R-I reports $10,004 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide high 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 (~391 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 451 (2022-23) → 424 (2023-24), down 27.
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 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 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.
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.