- Enrollment
- 1,843
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · St Charles, MO
Francis Howell Central High
Federal NCES profile for Francis Howell Central High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292895002072
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Francis Howell Central High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in St Charles · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 14.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Francis Howell Central High has class sizes larger than 96% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Francis Howell Central High ranks #1 of 5 high schools in St Charles, MO.
School address
District: Francis Howell R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 292895002072 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-64 students YoY
Francis Howell Central High held near 1,741 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-64 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 93.0 → 91.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-64 students YoY 292895002072 · St Charles, MO High · MID · TRAD
1,750 enr · 18.8:1 · 14.5% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Francis Howell High (1,843 students)
Francis Howell Central High held near 1,741 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-64 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 93.0 → 91.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Francis Howell Central High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Francis Howell
Francis Howell High
1,843 students
- This school
Francis Howell Central High
1,750 students
- Francis Howell
Francis Howell North High
1,716 students
- Fairmount Elem
Fairmount Elem.
971 students
- Central Elem.
Central Elem.
865 students
- Castlio Elem.
Castlio Elem.
847 students
What this shows Francis Howell Central High reports 1,750 students on the CCD universe file.
How Francis Howell Central High compares
Francis Howell Central 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 47% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.5% | ▼ 69% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,750 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,750
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 47% 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
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,462
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 219 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
116
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.6%
African American 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.0, Francis Howell Central High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Francis Howell R-Iii reports $12,462 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Francis Howell Central High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Howell High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Francis Howell North High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairmount Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Castlio Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Francis Howell Central High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,716
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~1,750 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Francis Howell Central High
How many students attend Francis Howell Central High?
Francis Howell Central High has 1,750 students enrolled. It is a high school in St Charles, MO. CCD year-over-year: 1,805 (2022-23) → 1,741 (2023-24), nearly flat (-64).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Francis Howell Central High?
The student-teacher ratio at Francis Howell Central High is 18.8:1, which is 47% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Francis Howell Central High?
14.5% of students at Francis Howell Central High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Francis Howell Central High?
The largest demographic group at Francis Howell Central High is White at 78.6% of enrollment, in St Charles, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Francis Howell Central High?
Francis Howell Central High has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Francis Howell Central High rank among high schools in St Charles?
By Resource Investment Index, Francis Howell Central High ranks #1 of 5 high schools in St Charles, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in St Charles on the city page.
What other schools are in Francis Howell R-Iii?
Besides Francis Howell Central High, Francis Howell R-Iii also operates Francis Howell High (1,843 students), Francis Howell North High (1,716 students), and Fairmount Elem. (971 students). See the Francis Howell R-Iii district page for the complete list.