- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Gainesville High held near 301 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.1 → 21.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 291260000526 · Gainesville, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
287 enr · 13.7:1 · 55.7% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Gainesville Elem. (292 students)
Gainesville High held near 301 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.1 → 21.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Gainesville High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gainesville El
Gainesville Elem.
292 students
- This school
Gainesville High
287 students
- Gainesville Pr 26
Gainesville Preschool
26 students
What this shows Gainesville High reports 287 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gainesville High compares
Gainesville 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,748
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
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.
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
District finance for Gainesville R-V reports $10,748 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 26
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Nationwide other 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 (~287 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 314 (2022-23) → 301 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.