- Enrollment
- 1,843
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · St Charles, MO
Francis Howell North High
Federal NCES profile for Francis Howell North High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292895002481
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Francis Howell North High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in St Charles · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 14.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Francis Howell North High has class sizes larger than 97% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Francis Howell North High ranks #3 of 5 high schools in St Charles, MO.
School address
District: Francis Howell R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 292895002481 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Francis Howell North High held near 1,690 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 90.6 → 90.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 292895002481 · St Charles, MO High · MID · TRAD
1,716 enr · 19.1:1 · 14.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Francis Howell High (1,843 students)
Francis Howell North High held near 1,690 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 90.6 → 90.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Francis Howell North High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Francis Howell
Francis Howell High
1,843 students
- Francis Howell
Francis Howell Central High
1,750 students
- This school
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 North High reports 1,716 students on the CCD universe file.
How Francis Howell North High compares
Francis Howell North 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 49% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.9% | ▼ 68% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,716 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,716
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 97% in Missouri - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.3%
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
$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 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
164
in-school suspensions + 102 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.2%
African American 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Asian 5.8%
Two or More 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, Francis Howell North High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
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 North 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 Central 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 North High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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 (~1,716 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Francis Howell North High
How many students attend Francis Howell North High?
Francis Howell North High has 1,716 students enrolled. It is a high school in St Charles, MO. CCD year-over-year: 1,679 (2022-23) → 1,690 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Francis Howell North High?
The student-teacher ratio at Francis Howell North High is 19.1:1, which is 49% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Francis Howell North High?
14.9% of students at Francis Howell North High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Francis Howell North High?
The largest demographic group at Francis Howell North High is White at 68.2% of enrollment, in St Charles, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Francis Howell North High?
Francis Howell North High has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Francis Howell North High rank among high schools in St Charles?
By Resource Investment Index, Francis Howell North High ranks #3 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 North High, Francis Howell R-Iii also operates Francis Howell High (1,843 students), Francis Howell Central High (1,750 students), and Fairmount Elem. (971 students). See the Francis Howell R-Iii district page for the complete list.