Enrollment
1,586
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Eureka, MO
Eureka Sr. High
Federal NCES profile for Eureka Sr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292685001621
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eureka Sr. High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Eureka · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 8.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Eureka Sr. High has class sizes larger than 82% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eureka Sr. High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Eureka, MO.
School address
District: Rockwood R-Vi · Missouri
NCES ID 292685001621 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
104.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.8%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eureka Sr. High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eureka Sr. High
Eureka Sr. High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Eureka, Missouri, enrolling 1,586 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.8% free-meal eligibility runs 81% below the Missouri average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Missouri, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,586 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 62 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #44.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 317 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Rockwood R-Vi also operates Marquette Sr. High (2,095 students) and Lafayette Sr. High (1,669 students) alongside Eureka Sr. 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 Eureka Sr. High compares
Eureka Sr. 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.8% | ▼ 81% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,586 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,586
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 82% in Missouri - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$11,739
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 85.8%
African American 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.8, Eureka Sr. High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rockwood R-Vi, which includes Eureka Sr. High.
$11,739
Per student
-9%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 80.2%
State 14.4%
Federal 5.4%
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 Eureka Sr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Sr. High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rockwood Summit Sr. High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crestview Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lasalle Springs Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eureka Sr. High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,095
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,669
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,194
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~1,586 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Eureka Sr. High
How many students attend Eureka Sr. High?
Eureka Sr. High has 1,586 students enrolled. It is a high school in Eureka, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eureka Sr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Eureka Sr. High is 15.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eureka Sr. High?
8.8% of students at Eureka Sr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eureka Sr. High?
The largest demographic group at Eureka Sr. High is White at 85.8% of enrollment, in Eureka, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eureka Sr. High?
Eureka Sr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Eureka Sr. High rank among public schools in Eureka?
By Resource Investment Index, Eureka Sr. High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Eureka, 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 Eureka on the city page.
Is Eureka Sr. High a good school?
Eureka Sr. High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri. 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 Rockwood R-Vi?
Besides Eureka Sr. High, Rockwood R-Vi also operates Marquette Sr. High (2,095 students), Lafayette Sr. High (1,669 students), and Rockwood Summit Sr. High (1,194 students). See the Rockwood R-Vi district page for the complete list.
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