Enrollment
287
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gainesville, MO
Gainesville High
Federal NCES profile for Gainesville High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291260000526
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gainesville High earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Gainesville · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 55.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Gainesville High has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gainesville High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Gainesville, MO.
School address
District: Gainesville R-V · Missouri
NCES ID 291260000526 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.7%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gainesville High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gainesville High
Gainesville High is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Gainesville, Missouri, enrolling 287 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 55.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 287 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 273 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #36.
Its student body is predominantly White (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 5/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 144 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Gainesville R-V spends $10,298 per pupil, 20% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 39.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 93 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 287 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Gainesville R-V also operates Gainesville Elem. (292 students) and Gainesville Preschool (26 students) alongside Gainesville High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gainesville High compares
Gainesville High on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.7% | ▲ 21% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 287 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
287
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 65% in Missouri - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,298
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 144 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
91
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 31.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 97.6%
Two or More 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Largest group: White at 97.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.7, Gainesville High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gainesville R-V, which includes Gainesville High.
$10,298
Per student
-20%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.2%
State 31.3%
Federal 39.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Gainesville High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gainesville Preschool | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gainesville High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~287 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Gainesville High
How many students attend Gainesville High?
Gainesville High has 287 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gainesville, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gainesville High?
The student-teacher ratio at Gainesville High is 13.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gainesville High?
55.7% of students at Gainesville High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gainesville High?
The largest demographic group at Gainesville High is White at 97.6% of enrollment, in Gainesville, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gainesville High?
Gainesville High has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gainesville High rank among public schools in Gainesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Gainesville High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Gainesville, 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 Gainesville on the city page.
Is Gainesville High a good school?
Gainesville High earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Gainesville R-V?
Besides Gainesville High, Gainesville R-V also operates Gainesville Elem. (292 students) and Gainesville Preschool (26 students). See the Gainesville R-V district page for the complete list.
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