- Enrollment
- 1,997
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Columbia, MO
David H. Hickman High
Federal NCES profile for David H. Hickman High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 290100000300
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
David H. Hickman High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Columbia · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 27.4%
- free-lunch eligible
David H. Hickman High has class sizes larger than 92% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, David H. Hickman High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Columbia, MO.
School address
District: Columbia 93 · Missouri
NCES ID 290100000300 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
David H. Hickman High held near 2,035 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 119.4 → 122.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 290100000300 · Columbia, MO High · LARGE · TRAD
2,007 enr · 16.9:1 · 27.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Rock Bridge Sr. High (1,997 students)
David H. Hickman High held near 2,035 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 119.4 → 122.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
David H. Hickman High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
David H. Hickman High
2,007 students
- Rock Bridge Sr
Rock Bridge Sr. High
1,997 students
- Muriel W. Batt
Muriel W. Battle High School
1,492 students
- Ann Hawkins Ge 736
Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle
736 students
- Beulah Ralph E 656
Beulah Ralph Elementary
656 students
- Mary Paxton Ke 619
Mary Paxton Keeley Elem.
619 students
What this shows David H. Hickman High reports 2,007 students on the CCD universe file.
How David H. Hickman High compares
David H. Hickman 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 32% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.4% | ▼ 41% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,007 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,007
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 92% in Missouri - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.0%
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
$13,936
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
Counselors6.8 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
159
in-school suspensions + 93 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.2%
African American 20.3%
Two or More 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 57.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, David H. Hickman High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbia 93 reports $13,936 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How David H. Hickman High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Bridge Sr. High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Muriel W. Battle High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beulah Ralph Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mary Paxton Keeley Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to David H. Hickman High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,492
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~2,007 students)
Frequently asked questions about David H. Hickman High
How many students attend David H. Hickman High?
David H. Hickman High has 2,007 students enrolled. It is a high school in Columbia, MO. CCD year-over-year: 2,044 (2022-23) → 2,035 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at David H. Hickman High?
The student-teacher ratio at David H. Hickman High is 16.9:1, which is 32% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at David H. Hickman High?
27.4% of students at David H. Hickman High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of David H. Hickman High?
The largest demographic group at David H. Hickman High is White at 57.2% of enrollment, in Columbia, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for David H. Hickman High?
David H. Hickman High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 David H. Hickman High rank among high schools in Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, David H. Hickman High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Columbia, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Columbia on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbia 93?
Besides David H. Hickman High, Columbia 93 also operates Rock Bridge Sr. High (1,997 students), Muriel W. Battle High School (1,492 students), and Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle (736 students). See the Columbia 93 district page for the complete list.