- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Desoto, MO
Desoto Sr. High
Federal NCES profile for Desoto Sr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291050000350
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Desoto Sr. High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Missouri schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Desoto · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 25.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Desoto Sr. High has class sizes larger than 90% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Desoto Sr. High ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Desoto, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Desoto Sr. High held near 858 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 52.4 → 52.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 291050000350 · Desoto, MO High · MID · TRAD
862 enr · 16.6:1 · 25.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Vineland Elem. (653 students)
Desoto Sr. High held near 858 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 52.4 → 52.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Desoto Sr. High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Desoto Sr. High
862 students
- Vineland Elem.
Vineland Elem.
653 students
- Athena Elem.
Athena Elem.
465 students
- Desoto Jr. Hig 338
Desoto Jr. High
338 students
- Early Childhoo 146
Early Childhood Ctr.
146 students
What this shows Desoto Sr. High reports 862 students on the CCD universe file.
How Desoto Sr. High compares
Desoto Sr. 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 30% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.5% | ▼ 45% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 862 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
862
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 90% in Missouri - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
$11,996
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
159
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.9%
Two or More 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 92.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.5, Desoto Sr. High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Desoto 73 reports $11,996 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Desoto Sr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vineland Elem. | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Athena Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Desoto Jr. High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Ctr. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Desoto Sr. High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 146
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~862 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Desoto Sr. High
How many students attend Desoto Sr. High?
Desoto Sr. High has 862 students enrolled. It is a high school in Desoto, MO. CCD year-over-year: 848 (2022-23) → 858 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desoto Sr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Desoto Sr. High is 16.6:1, which is 30% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Desoto Sr. High?
25.5% of students at Desoto Sr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Desoto Sr. High?
The largest demographic group at Desoto Sr. High is White at 92.9% of enrollment, in Desoto, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Desoto Sr. High?
Desoto Sr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Desoto Sr. High rank among public schools in Desoto?
By Resource Investment Index, Desoto Sr. High ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Desoto, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Desoto on the city page.
What other schools are in Desoto 73?
Besides Desoto Sr. High, Desoto 73 also operates Vineland Elem. (653 students), Athena Elem. (465 students), and Desoto Jr. High (338 students). See the Desoto 73 district page for the complete list.