- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dixon, MO
Dixon High
Federal NCES profile for Dixon High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291083000369
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dixon High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Dixon · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 33.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Dixon High has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dixon High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Dixon, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Dixon High held near 276 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.2 → 22.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 291083000369 · Dixon, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
271 enr · 11.8:1 · 33.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Dixon Elem. (383 students)
Dixon High held near 276 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.2 → 22.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Dixon High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dixon Elem.
Dixon Elem.
383 students
- This school
Dixon High
271 students
- Dixon Middle
Dixon Middle
197 students
What this shows Dixon High reports 271 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dixon High compares
Dixon 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.6% | ▼ 27% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 271 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
271
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 38% in Missouri - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.3%
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
$10,386
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 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 90.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.6, Dixon High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Dixon R-I reports $10,386 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dixon High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixon Elem. | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dixon Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dixon High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~271 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dixon High
How many students attend Dixon High?
Dixon High has 271 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dixon, MO. CCD year-over-year: 277 (2022-23) → 276 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dixon High?
The student-teacher ratio at Dixon High is 11.8:1, which is 8% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 25% 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 Dixon High?
33.6% of students at Dixon High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dixon High?
The largest demographic group at Dixon High is White at 90.0% of enrollment, in Dixon, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dixon High?
Dixon High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Dixon High rank among public schools in Dixon?
By Resource Investment Index, Dixon High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Dixon, 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 Dixon R-I?
Besides Dixon High, Dixon R-I also operates Dixon Elem. (383 students) and Dixon Middle (197 students). See the Dixon R-I district page for the complete list.