- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Doniphan, MO
Doniphan High
Federal NCES profile for Doniphan High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291092000373
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Doniphan High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Doniphan · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Doniphan High has class sizes larger than 91% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Doniphan High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Doniphan, MO.
School address
District: Doniphan R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 291092000373 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Doniphan High held near 474 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.7 → 32.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 291092000373 · Doniphan, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
487 enr · 16.8:1 · 99.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Doniphan Elem. (351 students)
Doniphan High held near 474 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.7 → 32.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Doniphan High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Doniphan High
487 students
- Doniphan Elem.
Doniphan Elem.
351 students
- Doniphan Middl
Doniphan Middle
350 students
- Doniphan Inter
Doniphan Intermediate
311 students
What this shows Doniphan High reports 487 students on the CCD universe file.
How Doniphan High compares
Doniphan 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 31% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 116% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 487 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
487
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 116% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 91% in Missouri - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,278
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 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 31 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 91.0%
Two or More 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.9, Doniphan High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
District finance for Doniphan R-I reports $10,278 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Doniphan High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doniphan Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Doniphan Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Doniphan Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Doniphan High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~487 students)
Frequently asked questions about Doniphan High
How many students attend Doniphan High?
Doniphan High has 487 students enrolled. It is a high school in Doniphan, MO. CCD year-over-year: 476 (2022-23) → 474 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Doniphan High?
The student-teacher ratio at Doniphan High is 16.8:1, which is 31% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Doniphan High?
99.4% of students at Doniphan High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Doniphan High?
The largest demographic group at Doniphan High is White at 91.0% of enrollment, in Doniphan, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Doniphan High?
Doniphan High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Doniphan High rank among public schools in Doniphan?
By Resource Investment Index, Doniphan High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Doniphan, 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 Doniphan on the city page.
What other schools are in Doniphan R-I?
Besides Doniphan High, Doniphan R-I also operates Doniphan Elem. (351 students), Doniphan Middle (350 students), and Doniphan Intermediate (311 students). See the Doniphan R-I district page for the complete list.