- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Harrisonville, MO
Harrisonville High
Federal NCES profile for Harrisonville High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291376000605
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harrisonville High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Missouri schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Harrisonville · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 20.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Harrisonville High has class sizes larger than 92% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harrisonville High ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Harrisonville, MO.
School address
District: Harrisonville R-Ix · Missouri
NCES ID 291376000605 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Harrisonville High held near 763 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.7 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 291376000605 · Harrisonville, MO High · MID · TRAD
734 enr · 17.1:1 · 20.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrisonville Middle (502 students)
Harrisonville High held near 763 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.7 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Harrisonville High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Harrisonville High
734 students
- Harrisonville
Harrisonville Middle
502 students
- Harrisonville
Harrisonville Elem.
427 students
- Mceowen Elem. 271
Mceowen Elem.
271 students
- Early Childhoo 243
Early Childhood Ctr.
243 students
- Everett Wade J 10
Everett Wade Juvenile Ctr.
10 students
What this shows Harrisonville High reports 734 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harrisonville High compares
Harrisonville 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 34% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.8% | ▼ 55% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 734 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
734
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 34% 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
22.5%
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
$12,704
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.1, Harrisonville High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Harrisonville R-Ix reports $12,704 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harrisonville High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisonville Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harrisonville Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mceowen Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Ctr. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Everett Wade Juvenile Ctr. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harrisonville High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~734 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harrisonville High
How many students attend Harrisonville High?
Harrisonville High has 734 students enrolled. It is a high school in Harrisonville, MO. CCD year-over-year: 746 (2022-23) → 763 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrisonville High?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrisonville High is 17.1:1, which is 34% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harrisonville High?
20.8% of students at Harrisonville High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harrisonville High?
The largest demographic group at Harrisonville High is White at 86.1% of enrollment, in Harrisonville, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harrisonville High?
Harrisonville High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Harrisonville High rank among public schools in Harrisonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Harrisonville High ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Harrisonville, 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 Harrisonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Harrisonville R-Ix?
Besides Harrisonville High, Harrisonville R-Ix also operates Harrisonville Middle (502 students), Harrisonville Elem. (427 students), and Mceowen Elem. (271 students). See the Harrisonville R-Ix district page for the complete list.