- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fair Play, MO
Fair Play High
Federal NCES profile for Fair Play High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291173000431
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fair Play High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Missouri schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Fair Play · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.9:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 97.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Fair Play High has class sizes smaller than 92% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fair Play High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fair Play, MO.
School address
District: Fair Play R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 291173000431 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Fair Play High shrank from 139 students in 2022-23 to 131 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 15.4 → 16.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 291173000431 · Fair Play, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
119 enr · 7.9:1 · 97.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Fair Play Elem. (212 students)
Fair Play High shrank from 139 students in 2022-23 to 131 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE added 15.4 → 16.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Fair Play High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fair Play Elem
Fair Play Elem.
212 students
- This school
Fair Play High
119 students
- Little Stinger 19
Little Stingers Preschool
19 students
What this shows Fair Play High reports 119 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fair Play High compares
Fair Play High is a shrinking 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 | 7.9:1 | ▼ 38% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.8% | ▲ 112% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 119 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.9:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
119
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 112% 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
7.9:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 8% in Missouri - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
$12,960
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.3%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.7, Fair Play High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fair Play R-Ii reports $12,960 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fair Play High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Play Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Little Stingers Preschool | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fair Play High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 19
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide other 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 (~119 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fair Play High
How many students attend Fair Play High?
Fair Play High has 119 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fair Play, MO. CCD year-over-year: 139 (2022-23) → 131 (2023-24), down 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fair Play High?
The student-teacher ratio at Fair Play High is 7.9:1, which is 38% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 50% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fair Play High?
97.8% of students at Fair Play High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fair Play High?
The largest demographic group at Fair Play High is White at 93.3% of enrollment, in Fair Play, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fair Play High?
Fair Play High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Play High rank among public schools in Fair Play?
By Resource Investment Index, Fair Play High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fair Play, 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 Play R-Ii?
Besides Fair Play High, Fair Play R-Ii also operates Fair Play Elem. (212 students) and Little Stingers Preschool (19 students). See the Fair Play R-Ii district page for the complete list.