- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291425000639
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 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 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Herculaneum · Resource Index
- 43
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Herculaneum High held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 32.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 291425000639 · Herculaneum, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
466 enr · 15.5:1 · 35.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Pevely Elem. (714 students)
Herculaneum High held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 32.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Herculaneum High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pevely Elem.
Pevely Elem.
714 students
- This school
Herculaneum High
466 students
- Senn-Thomas Mi
Senn-Thomas Middle
347 students
- Taylor Early C 170
Taylor Early Childhood
170 students
What this shows Herculaneum High reports 466 students on the CCD universe file.
How Herculaneum High compares
Herculaneum 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,748
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
Counselors2.0 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.
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
District finance for Dunklin R-V reports $13,748 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 170
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~466 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 489 (2022-23) → 488 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
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 43/100 (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 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.
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.