- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Branson, MO
Branson High
Federal NCES profile for Branson 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 290576000122
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Branson High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Branson · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 34.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Branson High has class sizes larger than 92% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Branson High ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Branson, MO.
School address
District: Branson R-Iv · Missouri
NCES ID 290576000122 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Branson High held near 1,439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 87.3 → 89.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 290576000122 · Branson, MO High · MID · TRAD
1,469 enr · 16.9:1 · 34.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Branson Jr. High (694 students)
Branson High held near 1,439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 87.3 → 89.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Branson High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Branson High
1,469 students
- Branson Jr. Hi
Branson Jr. High
694 students
- Buchanan Eleme 578
Buchanan Elementary
578 students
- Cedar Ridge El 517
Cedar Ridge Elementary
517 students
- Cedar Ridge In 515
Cedar Ridge Intermediate
515 students
- Buchanan Inter 465
Buchanan Intermediate
465 students
What this shows Branson High reports 1,469 students on the CCD universe file.
How Branson High compares
Branson 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 32% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▼ 24% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,469 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,469
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 92% in Missouri - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$11,279
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
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 420 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
279
in-school suspensions + 104 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 2.7%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Branson High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Branson R-Iv reports $11,279 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Branson High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branson Jr. High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buchanan Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedar Ridge Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedar Ridge Intermediate | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buchanan Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Branson High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~1,469 students)
Frequently asked questions about Branson High
How many students attend Branson High?
Branson High has 1,469 students enrolled. It is a high school in Branson, MO. CCD year-over-year: 1,423 (2022-23) → 1,439 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Branson High?
The student-teacher ratio at Branson High is 16.9:1, which is 32% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Branson High?
34.9% of students at Branson High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Branson High?
The largest demographic group at Branson High is White at 70.3% of enrollment, in Branson, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Branson High?
Branson 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 Branson High rank among public schools in Branson?
By Resource Investment Index, Branson High ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Branson, 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 Branson on the city page.
What other schools are in Branson R-Iv?
Besides Branson High, Branson R-Iv also operates Branson Jr. High (694 students), Buchanan Elementary (578 students), and Cedar Ridge Elementary (517 students). See the Branson R-Iv district page for the complete list.