Enrollment
466
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Herculaneum, MO
Herculaneum High
Federal NCES profile for Herculaneum High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291425000639
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Herculaneum High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Herculaneum · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 35.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Herculaneum High has class sizes larger than 84% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Herculaneum High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Herculaneum, MO.
School address
District: Dunklin R-V · Missouri
NCES ID 291425000639 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.4%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Herculaneum High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Herculaneum High
Herculaneum High is a mid-sized high school in Herculaneum, Missouri, enrolling 466 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 35.4% lands close to the Missouri typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 466 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 513 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #378, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 233 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Dunklin R-V also operates Pevely Elem. (714 students) and Senn-Thomas Middle (347 students) alongside Herculaneum 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 Herculaneum High compares
Herculaneum 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 21% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.4% | ▼ 23% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 84% in Missouri - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.5%
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
$12,578
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.4 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 89.9%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.9, Herculaneum High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dunklin R-V, which includes Herculaneum High.
$12,578
Per student
-3%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.1%
State 36.2%
Federal 11.7%
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 Herculaneum High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pevely Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Senn-Thomas Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taylor Early Childhood | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Herculaneum High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 170
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~466 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Herculaneum High
How many students attend Herculaneum High?
Herculaneum High has 466 students enrolled. It is a high school in Herculaneum, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herculaneum High?
The student-teacher ratio at Herculaneum High is 15.5:1, which is 21% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Herculaneum High?
35.4% of students at Herculaneum High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Herculaneum High?
The largest demographic group at Herculaneum High is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in Herculaneum, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Herculaneum High?
Herculaneum High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Herculaneum High rank among public schools in Herculaneum?
By Resource Investment Index, Herculaneum High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Herculaneum, 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 Herculaneum on the city page.
Is Herculaneum High a good school?
Herculaneum High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Missouri schools. 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 Dunklin R-V?
Besides Herculaneum High, Dunklin R-V also operates Pevely Elem. (714 students), Senn-Thomas Middle (347 students), and Taylor Early Childhood (170 students). See the Dunklin R-V district page for the complete list.
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