- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Charleston, MO
Charleston High
Federal NCES profile for Charleston High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 290867000254
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charleston High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Missouri schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Charleston · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 97.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Charleston High has class sizes smaller than 76% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charleston High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Charleston, MO.
School address
District: Charleston R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 290867000254 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Charleston High held near 331 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 290867000254 · Charleston, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
310 enr · 10.7:1 · 97.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Warren E. Hearnes Elem. (276 students)
Charleston High held near 331 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Charleston High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Charleston High
310 students
- Warren E. Hear
Warren E. Hearnes Elem.
276 students
- Charleston Upp
Charleston Upper Elementary
141 students
What this shows Charleston High reports 310 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charleston High compares
Charleston 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.0% | ▲ 110% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 310 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
310
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 110% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 24% in Missouri - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
$13,525
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 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 66.1%
White 26.5%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Charleston High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Charleston R-I reports $13,525 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charleston High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren E. Hearnes Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charleston Upper Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charleston High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 141
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide other 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 (~310 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charleston High
How many students attend Charleston High?
Charleston High has 310 students enrolled. It is a public school in Charleston, MO. CCD year-over-year: 331 (2022-23) → 331 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charleston High?
The student-teacher ratio at Charleston High is 10.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charleston High?
97.0% of students at Charleston High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charleston High?
The largest demographic group at Charleston High is African American at 66.1% of enrollment, in Charleston, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charleston High?
Charleston High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Charleston High rank among public schools in Charleston?
By Resource Investment Index, Charleston High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Charleston, 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 Charleston R-I?
Besides Charleston High, Charleston R-I also operates Warren E. Hearnes Elem. (276 students) and Charleston Upper Elementary (141 students). See the Charleston R-I district page for the complete list.