- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gallatin, MO
Gallatin High
Federal NCES profile for Gallatin 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 291266000530
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gallatin High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Missouri schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Gallatin · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 26.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Gallatin High has class sizes smaller than 77% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gallatin High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Gallatin, MO.
School address
District: Gallatin R-V · Missouri
NCES ID 291266000530 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Gallatin High held near 156 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.1 → 15.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 291266000530 · Gallatin, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
148 enr · 10.6:1 · 26.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Covel D. Searcy Elem. (225 students)
Gallatin High held near 156 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.1 → 15.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Gallatin High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Covel D. Searc
Covel D. Searcy Elem.
225 students
- Gallatin Middl
Gallatin Middle School
174 students
- This school
Gallatin High
148 students
What this shows Gallatin High reports 148 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gallatin High compares
Gallatin 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.2% | ▼ 43% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 148 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
148
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 23% in Missouri - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$13,303
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 148 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.6%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Largest group: White at 96.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.6, Gallatin High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Gallatin R-V reports $13,303 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gallatin High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covel D. Searcy Elem. | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gallatin Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gallatin High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~148 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Gallatin High
How many students attend Gallatin High?
Gallatin High has 148 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gallatin, MO. CCD year-over-year: 164 (2022-23) → 156 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gallatin High?
The student-teacher ratio at Gallatin High is 10.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gallatin High?
26.2% of students at Gallatin High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gallatin High?
The largest demographic group at Gallatin High is White at 96.6% of enrollment, in Gallatin, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gallatin High?
Gallatin 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 Gallatin High rank among public schools in Gallatin?
By Resource Investment Index, Gallatin High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Gallatin, 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 Gallatin R-V?
Besides Gallatin High, Gallatin R-V also operates Covel D. Searcy Elem. (225 students) and Gallatin Middle School (174 students). See the Gallatin R-V district page for the complete list.