- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291191000440
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 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 34/100 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
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+51 students YoY
Farmington Sr. High held near 1,325 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+51 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 82.3 → 82.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+51 students YoY 291191000440 · Farmington, MO High · MID · TRAD
1,354 enr · 16.5:1 · 31.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Farmington Middle (557 students)
Farmington Sr. High held near 1,325 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+51 headcount). Teacher FTE held 82.3 → 82.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Farmington Sr. High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Farmington Sr. High
1,354 students
- Farmington Mid
Farmington Middle
557 students
- Lincoln Interm 521
Lincoln Intermediate
521 students
- Truman Learnin 403
Truman Learning Center
403 students
- Roosevelt Elem 387
Roosevelt Elem.
387 students
- Washington-Fra 363
Washington-Franklin Elem.
363 students
What this shows Farmington Sr. High reports 1,354 students on the CCD universe file.
How Farmington Sr. High compares
Farmington Sr. 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Farmington R-Vii reports $10,723 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,354 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,274 (2022-23) → 1,325 (2023-24), nearly flat (+51).
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 34/100 (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 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.
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.