Enrollment
1,354
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Farmington, MO
Farmington Sr. High
Federal NCES profile for Farmington Sr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291191000440
👥 S:T ratio 34
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Farmington Sr. High earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Farmington · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 31.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Farmington Sr. High has class sizes larger than 90% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Farmington Sr. High ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Farmington, MO.
School address
District: Farmington R-Vii · Missouri
NCES ID 291191000440 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
82.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.3%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Farmington Sr. High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Farmington Sr. High
Farmington Sr. High is a large high school in Farmington, Missouri, enrolling 1,354 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.5:1 is larger than about 90% of Missouri schools and 29% 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 31.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Missouri, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,354 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 2,313 Missouri schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 77 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #66, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment) (diversity index 10/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 339 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Farmington R-Vii spends $9,819 per pupil, 24% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 275 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,354 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Farmington R-Vii also operates Farmington Middle (557 students) and Lincoln Intermediate (521 students) alongside Farmington 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 Farmington Sr. High compares
Farmington 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 29% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.3% | ▼ 32% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,354 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,354
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 90% in Missouri - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.6%
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
$9,819
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
183
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 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 94.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Two or More 1.0%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.2, Farmington Sr. High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Farmington R-Vii, which includes Farmington Sr. High.
$9,819
Per student
-24%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.3%
State 32.7%
Federal 16.1%
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 Farmington Sr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Truman Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington-Franklin Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Farmington Sr. High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~1,354 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Farmington Sr. High
How many students attend Farmington Sr. High?
Farmington Sr. High has 1,354 students enrolled. It is a high school in Farmington, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farmington Sr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Farmington Sr. High is 16.5:1, which is 29% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Farmington Sr. High?
31.3% of students at Farmington Sr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Farmington Sr. High?
The largest demographic group at Farmington Sr. High is White at 94.7% of enrollment, in Farmington, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Farmington Sr. High?
Farmington Sr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Farmington Sr. High rank among public schools in Farmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Farmington Sr. High ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Farmington, 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 Farmington on the city page.
Is Farmington Sr. High a good school?
Farmington Sr. High earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 Farmington R-Vii?
Besides Farmington Sr. High, Farmington R-Vii also operates Farmington Middle (557 students), Lincoln Intermediate (521 students), and Truman Learning Center (403 students). See the Farmington R-Vii district page for the complete list.
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