- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · East Prairie, MO
East Prairie High
Federal NCES profile for East Prairie High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291122000388
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Prairie High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in East Prairie · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 99.0%
- free-lunch eligible
East Prairie High has class sizes larger than 73% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Prairie High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in East Prairie, MO.
School address
District: East Prairie R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 291122000388 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
East Prairie High held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.2 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 291122000388 · East Prairie, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
301 enr · 14.3:1 · 99.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: East Prairie Elem (412 students)
East Prairie High held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.2 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
East Prairie High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Prairie E
East Prairie Elem
412 students
- This school
East Prairie High
301 students
- East Prairie M
East Prairie Middle
290 students
What this shows East Prairie High reports 301 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Prairie High compares
East Prairie 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 12% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.0% | ▲ 115% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 301 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
301
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 115% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in Missouri - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.2%
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
$10,542
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 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.4%
African American 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.7, East Prairie High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
District finance for East Prairie R-Ii reports $10,542 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Prairie High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Prairie Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Prairie Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Prairie High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~301 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Prairie High
How many students attend East Prairie High?
East Prairie High has 301 students enrolled. It is a high school in East Prairie, MO. CCD year-over-year: 312 (2022-23) → 306 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Prairie High?
The student-teacher ratio at East Prairie High is 14.3:1, which is 12% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Prairie High?
99.0% of students at East Prairie High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Prairie High?
The largest demographic group at East Prairie High is White at 89.4% of enrollment, in East Prairie, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Prairie High?
East Prairie High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 East Prairie High rank among public schools in East Prairie?
By Resource Investment Index, East Prairie High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in East Prairie, 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 Prairie R-Ii?
Besides East Prairie High, East Prairie R-Ii also operates East Prairie Elem (412 students) and East Prairie Middle (290 students). See the East Prairie R-Ii district page for the complete list.