Enrollment
273
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Bourbon, MO
Bourbon High School
Federal NCES profile for Bourbon High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 290564000109
👥 S:T ratio 45
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bourbon High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Bourbon · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 45.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bourbon High School has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bourbon High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bourbon, MO.
School address
District: Crawford Co. R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 290564000109 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.0%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bourbon High School compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bourbon High School
Bourbon High School is a mid-sized high school in Bourbon, Missouri, enrolling 273 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 273 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 398 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #338, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 273 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Crawford Co. R-I spends $10,145 per pupil, 22% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Crawford Co. R-I also operates Bourbon Elementary School (316 students) and Bourbon Middle School (238 students) alongside Bourbon High School.
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 Bourbon High School compares
Bourbon High School on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.0% | ▼ 2% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 273 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
273
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 65% in Missouri - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.4%
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
$10,145
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 91.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Two or More 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.4, Bourbon High School is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crawford Co. R-I, which includes Bourbon High School.
$10,145
Per student
-22%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.1%
State 37.5%
Federal 18.4%
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 Bourbon High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bourbon Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bourbon Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bourbon High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~273 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bourbon High School
How many students attend Bourbon High School?
Bourbon High School has 273 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bourbon, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bourbon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bourbon High School is 13.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bourbon High School?
45.0% of students at Bourbon High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bourbon High School?
The largest demographic group at Bourbon High School is White at 91.9% of enrollment, in Bourbon, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bourbon High School?
Bourbon High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Bourbon High School rank among public schools in Bourbon?
By Resource Investment Index, Bourbon High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bourbon, 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 Bourbon on the city page.
Is Bourbon High School a good school?
Bourbon High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. 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 Crawford Co. R-I?
Besides Bourbon High School, Crawford Co. R-I also operates Bourbon Elementary School (316 students) and Bourbon Middle School (238 students). See the Crawford Co. R-I district page for the complete list.
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