- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Grain Valley, MO
Grain Valley High
Federal NCES profile for Grain Valley High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291308000546
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grain Valley High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Grain Valley · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 16.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Grain Valley High has class sizes larger than 94% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grain Valley High ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Grain Valley, MO.
School address
District: Grain Valley R-V · Missouri
NCES ID 291308000546 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Grain Valley High held near 1,444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 83.7 → 86.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 291308000546 · Grain Valley, MO High · MID · TRAD
1,482 enr · 17.9:1 · 16.6% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Prairie Branch Elem. (567 students)
Grain Valley High held near 1,444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 83.7 → 86.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Grain Valley High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Grain Valley High
1,482 students
- Prairie Branch 567
Prairie Branch Elem.
567 students
- Grain Valley N 527
Grain Valley North Middle Schl
527 students
- Grain Valley S 516
Grain Valley South Middle Schl
516 students
- Sni-a-Bar Elem 475
Sni-a-Bar Elem.
475 students
- Stony Point El 474
Stony Point Elem.
474 students
What this shows Grain Valley High reports 1,482 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grain Valley High compares
Grain Valley 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 40% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.6% | ▼ 64% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,482 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,482
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 94% in Missouri - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,206
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
102
in-school suspensions + 91 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 3.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 80.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.5, Grain Valley High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
District finance for Grain Valley R-V reports $11,206 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grain Valley High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Branch Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grain Valley North Middle Schl | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grain Valley South Middle Schl | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sni-a-Bar Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stony Point Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grain Valley High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~1,482 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grain Valley High
How many students attend Grain Valley High?
Grain Valley High has 1,482 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grain Valley, MO. CCD year-over-year: 1,438 (2022-23) → 1,444 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grain Valley High?
The student-teacher ratio at Grain Valley High is 17.9:1, which is 40% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grain Valley High?
16.6% of students at Grain Valley High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grain Valley High?
The largest demographic group at Grain Valley High is White at 80.2% of enrollment, in Grain Valley, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grain Valley High?
Grain Valley High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Grain Valley High rank among public schools in Grain Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Grain Valley High ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Grain Valley, 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 Grain Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Grain Valley R-V?
Besides Grain Valley High, Grain Valley R-V also operates Prairie Branch Elem. (567 students), Grain Valley North Middle Schl (527 students), and Grain Valley South Middle Schl (516 students). See the Grain Valley R-V district page for the complete list.