- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dexter, MO
Dexter High
Federal NCES profile for Dexter High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291077000363
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dexter High earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Dexter · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 34.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Dexter High has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dexter High ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Dexter, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Dexter High held near 572 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.5 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 291077000363 · Dexter, MO High · MID · TRAD
553 enr · 13.5:1 · 34.2% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: T. S. Hill Middle (475 students)
Dexter High held near 572 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.5 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Dexter High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dexter High
553 students
- T. S. Hill Mid
T. S. Hill Middle
475 students
- Central Elem.
Central Elem.
447 students
- Southwest Elem
Southwest Elem.
441 students
- Southwest Elem 92
Southwest Elementary Preschool
92 students
What this shows Dexter High reports 553 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dexter High compares
Dexter 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 | 13.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.2% | ▼ 26% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 553 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
553
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Missouri - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,154
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 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
116
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.3, Dexter High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Dexter R-Xi reports $10,154 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dexter High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| T. S. Hill Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elem. | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest Elem. | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest Elementary Preschool | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dexter High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 92
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~553 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dexter High
How many students attend Dexter High?
Dexter High has 553 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dexter, MO. CCD year-over-year: 587 (2022-23) → 572 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dexter High?
The student-teacher ratio at Dexter High is 13.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dexter High?
34.2% of students at Dexter High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dexter High?
The largest demographic group at Dexter High is White at 90.8% of enrollment, in Dexter, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dexter High?
Dexter High has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Dexter High rank among public schools in Dexter?
By Resource Investment Index, Dexter High ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Dexter, 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 Dexter on the city page.
What other schools are in Dexter R-Xi?
Besides Dexter High, Dexter R-Xi also operates T. S. Hill Middle (475 students), Central Elem. (447 students), and Southwest Elem. (441 students). See the Dexter R-Xi district page for the complete list.