- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Boonville, MO
Boonville High
Federal NCES profile for Boonville 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 290558000104
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boonville High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Boonville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 31.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Boonville High has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boonville High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Boonville, MO.
School address
District: Boonville R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 290558000104 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Boonville High held near 558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.5 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 290558000104 · Boonville, MO High · MID · TRAD
527 enr · 13.9:1 · 31.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Hannah Cole Primary (419 students)
Boonville High held near 558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.5 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Boonville High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Boonville High
527 students
- Hannah Cole Pr
Hannah Cole Primary
419 students
- Laura Speed El
Laura Speed Elliott Middle
313 students
- David Barton E
David Barton Elem.
298 students
What this shows Boonville High reports 527 students on the CCD universe file.
How Boonville High compares
Boonville 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.5% | ▼ 32% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 527 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
527
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 68% in Missouri - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.8%
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
$12,063
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 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.9%
Two or More 8.7%
African American 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.8, Boonville High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Boonville R-I reports $12,063 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Boonville High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Cole Primary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laura Speed Elliott Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| David Barton Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boonville High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~527 students)
Frequently asked questions about Boonville High
How many students attend Boonville High?
Boonville High has 527 students enrolled. It is a high school in Boonville, MO. CCD year-over-year: 569 (2022-23) → 558 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boonville High?
The student-teacher ratio at Boonville High is 13.9:1, which is 9% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Boonville High?
31.5% of students at Boonville High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boonville High?
The largest demographic group at Boonville High is White at 79.9% of enrollment, in Boonville, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boonville High?
Boonville 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 Boonville High rank among public schools in Boonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Boonville High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Boonville, 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 Boonville R-I?
Besides Boonville High, Boonville R-I also operates Hannah Cole Primary (419 students), Laura Speed Elliott Middle (313 students), and David Barton Elem. (298 students). See the Boonville R-I district page for the complete list.