- Enrollment
- 143
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clarkton, MO
Clarkton High
Federal NCES profile for Clarkton High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 290912000269
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clarkton High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Clarkton · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 60.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Clarkton High has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clarkton High ranks #2 of 3 schools in Clarkton, MO.
School address
District: Clarkton C-4 · Missouri
NCES ID 290912000269 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Clarkton High grew from 131 students in 2022-23 to 139 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 11.3 → 12.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 290912000269 · Clarkton, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
135 enr · 12.3:1 · 60.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Clarkton Elem. (143 students)
Clarkton High grew from 131 students in 2022-23 to 139 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE added 11.3 → 12.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
How Clarkton High compares
Clarkton High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.3% | ▲ 31% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 135 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
135
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Missouri - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$15,031
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 135 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 58.5%
Hispanic or Latino 27.4%
African American 8.9%
Two or More 5.2%
Largest group: White at 58.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Clarkton High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Clarkton C-4 reports $15,031 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clarkton High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkton Elem. | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clarkton High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~135 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clarkton High
How many students attend Clarkton High?
Clarkton High has 135 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clarkton, MO. CCD year-over-year: 131 (2022-23) → 139 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarkton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarkton High is 12.3:1, which is 4% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 22% 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 Clarkton High?
60.3% of students at Clarkton High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clarkton High?
The largest demographic group at Clarkton High is White at 58.5% of enrollment, in Clarkton, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clarkton High?
Clarkton 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 Clarkton High rank among schools in Clarkton?
By Resource Investment Index, Clarkton High ranks #2 of 3 schools in Clarkton, 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 Clarkton C-4?
Besides Clarkton High, Clarkton C-4 also operates Clarkton Elem. (143 students). See the Clarkton C-4 district page for the complete list.