Enrollment
188
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Fayette, MO
Fayette High
Federal NCES profile for Fayette High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291199000448
👥 S:T ratio 56
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fayette High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Missouri schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Fayette · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 29.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Fayette High has class sizes smaller than 71% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fayette High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fayette, MO.
School address
District: Fayette R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 291199000448 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.1%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fayette High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fayette High
Fayette High is a mid-sized high school in Fayette, Missouri, enrolling 188 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 188 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 304 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #257, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 235 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Fayette R-Iii spends $9,462 per pupil, 27% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 22.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Fayette R-Iii also operates Laurence J. Daly Elem. (324 students) and Wm. N. Clark Middle (155 students) alongside Fayette 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 Fayette High compares
Fayette 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 13% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.1% | ▼ 37% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 188 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
188
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 29% in Missouri - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.7%
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
$9,462
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 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 87.2%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.4, Fayette High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fayette R-Iii, which includes Fayette High.
$9,462
Per student
-27%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.1%
State 26.1%
Federal 22.8%
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 Fayette High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurence J. Daly Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wm. N. Clark Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fayette High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~188 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Fayette High
How many students attend Fayette High?
Fayette High has 188 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fayette, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fayette High?
The student-teacher ratio at Fayette High is 11.1:1, which is 13% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 29% 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 Fayette High?
29.1% of students at Fayette High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fayette High?
The largest demographic group at Fayette High is White at 87.2% of enrollment, in Fayette, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fayette High?
Fayette High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fayette High rank among public schools in Fayette?
By Resource Investment Index, Fayette High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fayette, 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 Fayette on the city page.
Is Fayette High a good school?
Fayette High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Missouri schools. 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 Fayette R-Iii?
Besides Fayette High, Fayette R-Iii also operates Laurence J. Daly Elem. (324 students) and Wm. N. Clark Middle (155 students). See the Fayette R-Iii district page for the complete list.
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