- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Fordland, MO
Fordland High
Federal NCES profile for Fordland 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 291218000485
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fordland High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Fordland · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 24.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Fordland High has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fordland High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Fordland, MO.
School address
District: Fordland R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 291218000485 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Fordland High grew from 186 students in 2022-23 to 198 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 15.8 → 17.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 291218000485 · Fordland, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
200 enr · 13.3:1 · 24.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Fordland Elem. (300 students)
Fordland High grew from 186 students in 2022-23 to 198 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE added 15.8 → 17.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Fordland High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fordland Elem.
Fordland Elem.
300 students
- This school
Fordland High
200 students
- Fordland Middl
Fordland Middle
150 students
What this shows Fordland High reports 200 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fordland High compares
Fordland 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.7% | ▼ 46% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 200 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
200
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 60% in Missouri - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,649
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.4, Fordland High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
District finance for Fordland R-Iii reports $11,649 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fordland High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fordland Elem. | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fordland Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fordland High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 150
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- 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 (~200 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fordland High
How many students attend Fordland High?
Fordland High has 200 students enrolled. It is a high school in Fordland, MO. CCD year-over-year: 186 (2022-23) → 198 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fordland High?
The student-teacher ratio at Fordland High is 13.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fordland High?
24.7% of students at Fordland High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fordland High?
The largest demographic group at Fordland High is White at 89.5% of enrollment, in Fordland, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fordland High?
Fordland 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 Fordland High rank among public schools in Fordland?
By Resource Investment Index, Fordland High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Fordland, 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 Fordland R-Iii?
Besides Fordland High, Fordland R-Iii also operates Fordland Elem. (300 students) and Fordland Middle (150 students). See the Fordland R-Iii district page for the complete list.