- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 290738000202
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 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 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Missouri schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Carrollton · Resource Index
- 42
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Carrollton Senior High held near 248 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.6 → 19.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 290738000202 · Carrollton, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
257 enr · 14.3:1 · 25.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Carrollton Elementary School (310 students)
Carrollton Senior High held near 248 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.6 → 19.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Carrollton Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carrollton Ele
Carrollton Elementary School
310 students
- Middle School
Middle School
272 students
- This school
Carrollton Senior High
257 students
What this shows Carrollton Senior High reports 257 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carrollton Senior High compares
Carrollton Senior 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,103
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
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.
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
District finance for Carrollton R-Vii reports $13,103 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~257 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 243 (2022-23) → 248 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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 42/100 (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 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.
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.