Enrollment
597
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Eldon, MO
Eldon High
Federal NCES profile for Eldon High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291134000402
👥 S:T ratio 20
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eldon High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Eldon · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 30.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Eldon High has class sizes larger than 97% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eldon High ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Eldon, MO.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+55% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.8%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eldon High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eldon High
Eldon High is a large high school in Eldon, Missouri, enrolling 597 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.9:1 is larger than about 97% of Missouri schools and 55% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 597 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 423 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #380, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment) (diversity index 9/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 299 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
15.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Eldon R-I spends $10,394 per pupil, 20% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 23.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Eldon R-I also operates South Elem. (552 students) and Eldon Upper Elem. (475 students) alongside Eldon High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Eldon High compares
Eldon High on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▲ 55% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.8% | ▼ 33% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 597 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
597
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 55% above state mean
Top 97% in Missouri - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,394
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
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 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 95.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Two or More 0.7%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 95.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.4, Eldon High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eldon R-I, which includes Eldon High.
$10,394
Per student
-20%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.1%
State 29.3%
Federal 23.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Eldon High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Elem. | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eldon Upper Elem. | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eldon Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eldon High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~597 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Eldon High
How many students attend Eldon High?
Eldon High has 597 students enrolled. It is a high school in Eldon, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eldon High?
The student-teacher ratio at Eldon High is 19.9:1, which is 55% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eldon High?
30.8% of students at Eldon High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eldon High?
The largest demographic group at Eldon High is White at 95.1% of enrollment, in Eldon, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eldon High?
Eldon High has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eldon High rank among public schools in Eldon?
By Resource Investment Index, Eldon High ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Eldon, 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 Eldon on the city page.
Is Eldon High a good school?
Eldon High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Missouri schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Eldon R-I?
Besides Eldon High, Eldon R-I also operates South Elem. (552 students), Eldon Upper Elem. (475 students), and Eldon Middle (414 students). See the Eldon R-I district page for the complete list.
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