- Enrollment
- 105
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bell City, MO
Bell City High
Federal NCES profile for Bell City High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 290453000047
👥 S:T ratio 70
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bell City High earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Missouri schools.
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.6:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 51.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 91
- students enrolled
Bell City High has class sizes smaller than 92% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Bell City R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 290453000047 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Bell City High grew from 100 students in 2022-23 to 105 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 12.4 → 13.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+5 students YoY 290453000047 · Bell City, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
91 enr · 7.6:1 · 51.0% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Bell City Elem. (105 students)
Bell City High grew from 100 students in 2022-23 to 105 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE added 12.4 → 13.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
How Bell City High compares
Bell City High is a growing 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 | 7.6:1 | ▼ 41% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.0% | ▲ 11% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 91 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.6:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
91
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.6:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 8% in Missouri - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,357
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Student demographics
White 94.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: White at 94.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.6, Bell City High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
District finance for Bell City R-Ii reports $18,357 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bell City High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell City Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bell City High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~91 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bell City High
How many students attend Bell City High?
Bell City High has 91 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bell City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 100 (2022-23) → 105 (2023-24), up 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bell City High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bell City High is 7.6:1, which is 41% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 52% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bell City High?
51.0% of students at Bell City High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bell City High?
The largest demographic group at Bell City High is White at 94.5% of enrollment, in Bell City, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bell City High?
Bell City High has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in Bell City R-Ii?
Besides Bell City High, Bell City R-Ii also operates Bell City Elem. (105 students). See the Bell City R-Ii district page for the complete list.