- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cassville, MO
Cassville High
Federal NCES profile for Cassville High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 290817000219
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cassville High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Cassville · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 42.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Cassville High has class sizes larger than 79% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cassville High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Cassville, MO.
School address
District: Cassville R-Iv · Missouri
NCES ID 290817000219 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Cassville High held near 626 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.2 → 39.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 290817000219 · Cassville, MO High · MID · TRAD
586 enr · 15:1 · 42.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Eunice Thomas Elem. (457 students)
Cassville High held near 626 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.2 → 39.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Cassville High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cassville High
586 students
- Eunice Thomas
Eunice Thomas Elem.
457 students
- Cassville Midd
Cassville Middle
395 students
- Cassville Inte
Cassville Intermediate
383 students
What this shows Cassville High reports 586 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cassville High compares
Cassville 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 17% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.6% | ▼ 8% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 586 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
586
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 79% in Missouri - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.3%
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
$10,622
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 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 85.8%
Two or More 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.7, Cassville High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cassville R-Iv reports $10,622 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cassville High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eunice Thomas Elem. | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cassville Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cassville Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cassville High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~586 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cassville High
How many students attend Cassville High?
Cassville High has 586 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cassville, MO. CCD year-over-year: 636 (2022-23) → 626 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cassville High?
The student-teacher ratio at Cassville High is 15:1, which is 17% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cassville High?
42.6% of students at Cassville High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cassville High?
The largest demographic group at Cassville High is White at 85.8% of enrollment, in Cassville, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cassville High?
Cassville High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Cassville High rank among public schools in Cassville?
By Resource Investment Index, Cassville High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Cassville, 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 Cassville R-Iv?
Besides Cassville High, Cassville R-Iv also operates Eunice Thomas Elem. (457 students), Cassville Middle (395 students), and Cassville Intermediate (383 students). See the Cassville R-Iv district page for the complete list.