- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ellsinore, MO
East Carter Co. R-Ii High
Federal NCES profile for East Carter Co. R-Ii 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 291110000383
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Carter Co. R-Ii High earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Ellsinore · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 48.4%
- free-lunch eligible
East Carter Co. R-Ii High has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Carter Co. R-Ii High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ellsinore, MO.
School address
District: East Carter Co. R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 291110000383 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
East Carter Co. R-Ii High held near 184 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.1 → 15.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 291110000383 · Ellsinore, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
180 enr · 12:1 · 48.4% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: East Carter Co. R-Ii Elem. (364 students)
East Carter Co. R-Ii High held near 184 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.1 → 15.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
East Carter Co. R-Ii High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Carter Co
East Carter Co. R-Ii Elem.
364 students
- This school
East Carter Co. R-Ii High
180 students
- East Carter Co
East Carter Co. R-Ii Middle
154 students
What this shows East Carter Co. R-Ii High reports 180 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Carter Co. R-Ii High compares
East Carter Co. R-Ii 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 6% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.4% | ▲ 5% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 180 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
180
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 40% in Missouri - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.4%
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
$12,742
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 180 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.8%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 92.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.6, East Carter Co. R-Ii High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for East Carter Co. R-Ii reports $12,742 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Carter Co. R-Ii High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Carter Co. R-Ii Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Carter Co. R-Ii Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Carter Co. R-Ii High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 154
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~180 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Carter Co. R-Ii High
How many students attend East Carter Co. R-Ii High?
East Carter Co. R-Ii High has 180 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ellsinore, MO. CCD year-over-year: 184 (2022-23) → 184 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Carter Co. R-Ii High?
The student-teacher ratio at East Carter Co. R-Ii High is 12:1, which is 6% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 24% 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 East Carter Co. R-Ii High?
48.4% of students at East Carter Co. R-Ii High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Carter Co. R-Ii High?
The largest demographic group at East Carter Co. R-Ii High is White at 92.8% of enrollment, in Ellsinore, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Carter Co. R-Ii High?
East Carter Co. R-Ii 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 East Carter Co. R-Ii High rank among public schools in Ellsinore?
By Resource Investment Index, East Carter Co. R-Ii High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ellsinore, 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 East Carter Co. R-Ii?
Besides East Carter Co. R-Ii High, East Carter Co. R-Ii also operates East Carter Co. R-Ii Elem. (364 students) and East Carter Co. R-Ii Middle (154 students). See the East Carter Co. R-Ii district page for the complete list.