Enrollment
257
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Carrollton, MO
Carrollton Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Carrollton Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 290738000202
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carrollton Senior High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Missouri schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Carrollton · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 25.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Carrollton Senior High has class sizes larger than 73% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carrollton Senior High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Carrollton, MO.
School address
District: Carrollton R-Vii · Missouri
NCES ID 290738000202 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.5%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carrollton Senior High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carrollton Senior High
Carrollton Senior High is a mid-sized high school in Carrollton, Missouri, enrolling 257 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 257 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 331 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #279, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment) (diversity index 8/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 257 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 16.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 69 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 257 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Carrollton R-Vii also operates Carrollton Elementary School (310 students) and Middle School (272 students) alongside Carrollton Senior 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 Carrollton Senior High compares
Carrollton Senior 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 12% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.5% | ▼ 45% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 257 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
257
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in Missouri - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$12,906
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 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.8 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 96.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 96.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.6, Carrollton Senior High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carrollton R-Vii, which includes Carrollton Senior High.
$12,906
Per student
0%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.6%
State 21.5%
Federal 16.9%
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 Carrollton Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrollton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carrollton Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~257 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Carrollton Senior High
How many students attend Carrollton Senior High?
Carrollton Senior High has 257 students enrolled. It is a high school in Carrollton, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carrollton Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Carrollton Senior High is 14.3:1, which is 12% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carrollton Senior High?
25.5% of students at Carrollton Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carrollton Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Carrollton Senior High is White at 96.1% of enrollment, in Carrollton, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carrollton Senior High?
Carrollton Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Carrollton Senior High rank among public schools in Carrollton?
By Resource Investment Index, Carrollton Senior High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Carrollton, 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 Carrollton on the city page.
Is Carrollton Senior High a good school?
Carrollton Senior High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Missouri schools. 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 Carrollton R-Vii?
Besides Carrollton Senior High, Carrollton R-Vii also operates Carrollton Elementary School (310 students) and Middle School (272 students). See the Carrollton R-Vii district page for the complete list.
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