- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291134000402
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 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 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Eldon · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Eldon High grew from 584 students in 2022-23 to 616 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 291134000402 · Eldon, MO High · MID · TRAD
597 enr · 19.9:1 · 30.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: South Elem. (552 students)
Eldon High grew from 584 students in 2022-23 to 616 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Eldon High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Eldon High
597 students
- South Elem.
South Elem.
552 students
- Eldon Upper El
Eldon Upper Elem.
475 students
- Eldon Middle
Eldon Middle
414 students
What this shows Eldon High reports 597 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eldon High compares
Eldon 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,723
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 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.
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
District finance for Eldon R-I reports $10,723 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~597 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 584 (2022-23) → 616 (2023-24), up 32.
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 38/100 (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 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.
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.