- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Festus, MO
Festus Sr. High
Federal NCES profile for Festus Sr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291203000481
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Festus Sr. High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Festus · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 28.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Festus Sr. High has class sizes larger than 96% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Festus Sr. High ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Festus, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Festus Sr. High held near 1,023 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+44 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.8 → 56.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+44 students YoY 291203000481 · Festus, MO High · MID · TRAD
1,019 enr · 18.5:1 · 28.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Festus Elem. (1,045 students)
Festus Sr. High held near 1,023 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+44 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.8 → 56.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Festus Sr. High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Festus Elem.
Festus Elem.
1,045 students
- This school
Festus Sr. High
1,019 students
- Festus Interme
Festus Intermediate
804 students
- Festus Middle
Festus Middle
486 students
What this shows Festus Sr. High reports 1,019 students on the CCD universe file.
How Festus Sr. High compares
Festus 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 45% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.8% | ▼ 38% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,019 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,019
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 96% in Missouri - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$9,612
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
116
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.6%
Two or More 7.3%
African American 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.3, Festus Sr. High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Festus R-Vi reports $9,612 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Festus Sr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Festus Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Festus Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Festus Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Festus Sr. High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~1,019 students)
Frequently asked questions about Festus Sr. High
How many students attend Festus Sr. High?
Festus Sr. High has 1,019 students enrolled. It is a high school in Festus, MO. CCD year-over-year: 979 (2022-23) → 1,023 (2023-24), nearly flat (+44).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Festus Sr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Festus Sr. High is 18.5:1, which is 45% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Festus Sr. High?
28.8% of students at Festus Sr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Festus Sr. High?
The largest demographic group at Festus Sr. High is White at 86.6% of enrollment, in Festus, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Festus Sr. High?
Festus Sr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Festus Sr. High rank among public schools in Festus?
By Resource Investment Index, Festus Sr. High ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Festus, 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 Festus on the city page.
What other schools are in Festus R-Vi?
Besides Festus Sr. High, Festus R-Vi also operates Festus Elem. (1,045 students), Festus Intermediate (804 students), and Festus Middle (486 students). See the Festus R-Vi district page for the complete list.