- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291199000448
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 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 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Missouri schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Fayette · Resource Index
- 42
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Fayette High grew from 189 students in 2022-23 to 201 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 17.6 → 18.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 291199000448 · Fayette, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
188 enr · 11.1:1 · 29.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Laurence J. Daly Elem. (324 students)
Fayette High grew from 189 students in 2022-23 to 201 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE added 17.6 → 18.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Fayette High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Laurence J. Da
Laurence J. Daly Elem.
324 students
- This school
Fayette High
188 students
- Wm. N. Clark M
Wm. N. Clark Middle
155 students
What this shows Fayette High reports 188 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fayette High compares
Fayette High is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$9,698
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
Counselors0.8 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.
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
District finance for Fayette R-Iii reports $9,698 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~188 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 189 (2022-23) → 201 (2023-24), up 12.
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 42/100 (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 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.
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.