- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gower, MO
East Buchanan High
Federal NCES profile for East Buchanan High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291125000391
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Buchanan High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Missouri schools.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 9.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 255
- students enrolled
East Buchanan High has class sizes larger than 79% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: East Buchanan Co. C-1 · Missouri
NCES ID 291125000391 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
East Buchanan High grew from 254 students in 2022-23 to 267 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 18.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 291125000391 · Gower, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
255 enr · 15:1 · 9.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: East Buchanan Elem. (267 students)
East Buchanan High grew from 254 students in 2022-23 to 267 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 18.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
East Buchanan High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Buchanan
East Buchanan Elem.
267 students
- This school
East Buchanan High
255 students
- East Buchanan
East Buchanan Middle
167 students
What this shows East Buchanan High reports 255 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Buchanan High compares
East Buchanan High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 17% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.4% | ▼ 80% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 255 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
255
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 79% in Missouri - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,853
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 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.2%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.6, East Buchanan High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for East Buchanan Co. C-1 reports $12,853 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Buchanan High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Buchanan Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Buchanan Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Buchanan High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 167
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~255 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Frequently asked questions about East Buchanan High
How many students attend East Buchanan High?
East Buchanan High has 255 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gower, MO. CCD year-over-year: 254 (2022-23) → 267 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Buchanan High?
The student-teacher ratio at East Buchanan High is 15:1, which is 17% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Buchanan High?
9.4% of students at East Buchanan High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Buchanan High?
The largest demographic group at East Buchanan High is White at 92.2% of enrollment, in Gower, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Buchanan High?
East Buchanan High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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).
What other schools are in East Buchanan Co. C-1?
Besides East Buchanan High, East Buchanan Co. C-1 also operates East Buchanan Elem. (267 students) and East Buchanan Middle (167 students). See the East Buchanan Co. C-1 district page for the complete list.