- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fair Grove, MO
Fair Grove High
Federal NCES profile for Fair Grove High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291170000429
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fair Grove High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Missouri schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Fair Grove · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 26.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Fair Grove High has class sizes larger than 84% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fair Grove High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fair Grove, MO.
School address
District: Fair Grove R-X · Missouri
NCES ID 291170000429 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Fair Grove High held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.7 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 291170000429 · Fair Grove, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
373 enr · 15.5:1 · 26.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Fair Grove Elem. (550 students)
Fair Grove High held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.7 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Fair Grove High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fair Grove Ele
Fair Grove Elem.
550 students
- This school
Fair Grove High
373 students
- Fair Grove Mid
Fair Grove Middle
373 students
What this shows Fair Grove High reports 373 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fair Grove High compares
Fair Grove 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 21% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.1% | ▼ 43% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
373
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 84% in Missouri - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,228
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 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.5%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.3, Fair Grove High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fair Grove R-X reports $9,228 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fair Grove High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Grove Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fair Grove Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fair Grove High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~373 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fair Grove High
How many students attend Fair Grove High?
Fair Grove High has 373 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fair Grove, MO. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 376 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fair Grove High?
The student-teacher ratio at Fair Grove High is 15.5:1, which is 21% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fair Grove High?
26.1% of students at Fair Grove High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fair Grove High?
The largest demographic group at Fair Grove High is White at 92.5% of enrollment, in Fair Grove, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fair Grove High?
Fair Grove High has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Fair Grove High rank among public schools in Fair Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Fair Grove High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fair Grove, 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 Fair Grove R-X?
Besides Fair Grove High, Fair Grove R-X also operates Fair Grove Elem. (550 students) and Fair Grove Middle (373 students). See the Fair Grove R-X district page for the complete list.