Enrollment
1,203
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Grandview, MO
Grandview Sr. High
Federal NCES profile for Grandview Sr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291314000556
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grandview Sr. High earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Grandview · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 53.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Grandview Sr. High has class sizes larger than 94% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grandview Sr. High ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Grandview, MO.
School address
District: Grandview C-4 · Missouri
NCES ID 291314000556 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
68.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.8%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grandview Sr. High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grandview Sr. High
Grandview Sr. High is a higher-need, large high school in Grandview, Missouri, enrolling 1,203 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.7:1 is larger than about 94% of Missouri schools and 38% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 53.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Missouri, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,203 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 2,313 Missouri schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 35 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #28, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 401 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 282 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,203 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Grandview C-4 also operates Martin City Elem. (638 students) and Grandview Middle (471 students) alongside Grandview Sr. 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 Grandview Sr. High compares
Grandview Sr. 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 38% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.8% | ▲ 17% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,203 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,203
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 38% 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
38.0%
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
$14,732
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $12,931
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 401 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
218
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
African American 46.0%
Hispanic or Latino 32.5%
White 13.2%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Grandview Sr. High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grandview C-4, which includes Grandview Sr. High.
$14,732
Per student
+14%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.9%
State 22.1%
Federal 13.0%
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 Grandview Sr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin City Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grandview Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Conn-West Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadowmere Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belvidere Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grandview Sr. High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high 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 (~1,203 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Grandview Sr. High
How many students attend Grandview Sr. High?
Grandview Sr. High has 1,203 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grandview, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grandview Sr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Grandview Sr. High is 17.7:1, which is 38% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grandview Sr. High?
53.8% of students at Grandview Sr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grandview Sr. High?
The largest demographic group at Grandview Sr. High is African American at 46.0% of enrollment, in Grandview, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grandview Sr. High?
Grandview Sr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Grandview Sr. High rank among public schools in Grandview?
By Resource Investment Index, Grandview Sr. High ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Grandview, 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 Grandview on the city page.
Is Grandview Sr. High a good school?
Grandview Sr. High earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri. 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 Grandview C-4?
Besides Grandview Sr. High, Grandview C-4 also operates Martin City Elem. (638 students), Grandview Middle (471 students), and Conn-West Elem. (338 students). See the Grandview C-4 district page for the complete list.
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