Enrollment
1,285
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Camdenton, MO
Camdenton High
Federal NCES profile for Camdenton High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 290699000175
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Camdenton High earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Camdenton · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 31.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Camdenton High has class sizes larger than 84% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Camdenton High ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Camdenton, MO.
School address
District: Camdenton R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 290699000175 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
83.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.1%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Camdenton High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Camdenton High
Camdenton High is a large high school in Camdenton, Missouri, enrolling 1,285 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Missouri, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,285 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 83 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #39.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 321 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 486 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,285 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Camdenton R-Iii also operates Camdenton Middle (599 students) and Dogwood Elementary (592 students) alongside Camdenton High.
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 Camdenton High compares
Camdenton High on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 21% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.1% | ▼ 33% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,285 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,285
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 84% in Missouri - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.8%
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
$12,015
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
303
in-school suspensions + 183 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.8 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 85.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.7, Camdenton High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Camdenton R-Iii, which includes Camdenton High.
$12,015
Per student
-7%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.6%
State 10.6%
Federal 11.8%
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 Camdenton High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camdenton Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dogwood Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Ridge Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hawthorn Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Osage Beach Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Camdenton High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~1,285 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Camdenton High
How many students attend Camdenton High?
Camdenton High has 1,285 students enrolled. It is a high school in Camdenton, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Camdenton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Camdenton High is 15.5:1, which is 21% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Camdenton High?
31.1% of students at Camdenton High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Camdenton High?
The largest demographic group at Camdenton High is White at 85.1% of enrollment, in Camdenton, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Camdenton High?
Camdenton High has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Camdenton High rank among public schools in Camdenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Camdenton High ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Camdenton, 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 Camdenton on the city page.
Is Camdenton High a good school?
Camdenton High earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri. 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 Camdenton R-Iii?
Besides Camdenton High, Camdenton R-Iii also operates Camdenton Middle (599 students), Dogwood Elementary (592 students), and Oak Ridge Intermediate (569 students). See the Camdenton R-Iii district page for the complete list.
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