- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bolivar, MO
Bolivar High
Federal NCES profile for Bolivar High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 290537000092
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bolivar High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Bolivar · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 32.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bolivar High has class sizes larger than 76% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bolivar High ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Bolivar, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Bolivar High held near 831 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.3 → 61.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 290537000092 · Bolivar, MO High · MID · TRAD
831 enr · 14.6:1 · 32.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Bolivar Middle (587 students)
Bolivar High held near 831 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.3 → 61.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Bolivar High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bolivar High
831 students
- Bolivar Middle
Bolivar Middle
587 students
- Bolivar Primar
Bolivar Primary
578 students
- Bolivar Interm
Bolivar Intermediate Sch.
572 students
- Early Childhoo 157
Early Childhood Learning Cntr
157 students
What this shows Bolivar High reports 831 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bolivar High compares
Bolivar High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 14% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.4% | ▼ 30% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 831 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
831
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in Missouri - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,329
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
107
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 150 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 92.1%
Two or More 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.0, Bolivar High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Bolivar R-I reports $11,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bolivar High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolivar Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bolivar Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bolivar Intermediate Sch. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Learning Cntr | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bolivar High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~831 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bolivar High
How many students attend Bolivar High?
Bolivar High has 831 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bolivar, MO. CCD year-over-year: 839 (2022-23) → 831 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bolivar High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bolivar High is 14.6:1, which is 14% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bolivar High?
32.4% of students at Bolivar High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bolivar High?
The largest demographic group at Bolivar High is White at 92.1% of enrollment, in Bolivar, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bolivar High?
Bolivar High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Bolivar High rank among public schools in Bolivar?
By Resource Investment Index, Bolivar High ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Bolivar, 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 Bolivar on the city page.
What other schools are in Bolivar R-I?
Besides Bolivar High, Bolivar R-I also operates Bolivar Middle (587 students), Bolivar Primary (578 students), and Bolivar Intermediate Sch. (572 students). See the Bolivar R-I district page for the complete list.