Enrollment
1,048
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hannibal, MO
Hannibal Sr. High
Federal NCES profile for Hannibal 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 291365000595
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hannibal Sr. High earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Hannibal · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 37.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hannibal Sr. High has class sizes larger than 92% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hannibal Sr. High ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Hannibal, MO.
School address
District: Hannibal 60 · Missouri
NCES ID 291365000595 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.6%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hannibal Sr. High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hannibal Sr. High
Hannibal Sr. High is a large high school in Hannibal, Missouri, enrolling 1,048 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.9:1 is larger than about 92% of Missouri schools and 32% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 37.6% lands close to the Missouri typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Missouri, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,048 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 2,313 Missouri schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 114 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #107, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 262 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Hannibal 60 also operates Hannibal Middle (674 students) and Veterans Elem. (403 students) alongside Hannibal 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 Hannibal Sr. High compares
Hannibal 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 32% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.6% | ▼ 18% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,048 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,048
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 92% in Missouri - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.0%
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
$11,463
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
86
in-school suspensions + 121 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.8 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 82.4%
African American 8.4%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.0, Hannibal Sr. High is about as mixed as the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hannibal 60, which includes Hannibal Sr. High.
$11,463
Per student
-11%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.9%
State 34.0%
Federal 15.0%
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 Hannibal Sr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannibal Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Veterans Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mark Twain Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakwood Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| A. D. Stowell Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hannibal Sr. High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~1,048 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hannibal Sr. High
How many students attend Hannibal Sr. High?
Hannibal Sr. High has 1,048 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hannibal, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hannibal Sr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hannibal Sr. High is 16.9:1, which is 32% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hannibal Sr. High?
37.6% of students at Hannibal Sr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hannibal Sr. High?
The largest demographic group at Hannibal Sr. High is White at 82.4% of enrollment, in Hannibal, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hannibal Sr. High?
Hannibal Sr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hannibal Sr. High rank among public schools in Hannibal?
By Resource Investment Index, Hannibal Sr. High ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Hannibal, 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 Hannibal on the city page.
Is Hannibal Sr. High a good school?
Hannibal Sr. High earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% 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 Hannibal 60?
Besides Hannibal Sr. High, Hannibal 60 also operates Hannibal Middle (674 students), Veterans Elem. (403 students), and Mark Twain Elem. (376 students). See the Hannibal 60 district page for the complete list.
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