- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bowling Green, MO
Bowling Green High
Federal NCES profile for Bowling Green High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 290566000115
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bowling Green High earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Bowling Green · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 22.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bowling Green High has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bowling Green High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Bowling Green, MO.
School address
District: Bowling Green R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 290566000115 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Bowling Green High held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.5 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 290566000115 · Bowling Green, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
373 enr · 12.4:1 · 22.8% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Bowling Green Elem. (472 students)
Bowling Green High held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.5 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Bowling Green High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bowling Green
Bowling Green Elem.
472 students
- This school
Bowling Green High
373 students
- Bowling Green
Bowling Green Middle
284 students
- Frankford Elem 114
Frankford Elem.
114 students
What this shows Bowling Green High reports 373 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bowling Green High compares
Bowling Green 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.8% | ▼ 51% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
373
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 46% in Missouri - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.1%
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
$12,383
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 187 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.3%
Two or More 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.2, Bowling Green High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bowling Green R-I reports $12,383 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bowling Green High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green Elem. | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bowling Green Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frankford Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bowling Green High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~373 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bowling Green High
How many students attend Bowling Green High?
Bowling Green High has 373 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bowling Green, MO. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowling Green High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowling Green High is 12.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 21% 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 Bowling Green High?
22.8% of students at Bowling Green High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bowling Green High?
The largest demographic group at Bowling Green High is White at 90.3% of enrollment, in Bowling Green, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bowling Green High?
Bowling Green High has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Bowling Green High rank among public schools in Bowling Green?
By Resource Investment Index, Bowling Green High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Bowling Green, 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 Bowling Green R-I?
Besides Bowling Green High, Bowling Green R-I also operates Bowling Green Elem. (472 students), Bowling Green Middle (284 students), and Frankford Elem. (114 students). See the Bowling Green R-I district page for the complete list.