- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jackson, MO
Jackson Sr. High
Federal NCES profile for Jackson Sr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291560000738
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson Sr. High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 20.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson Sr. High has class sizes larger than 94% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Sr. High ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Jackson, MO.
School address
District: Jackson R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 291560000738 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+84 students YoY
Jackson Sr. High held near 1,848 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+84 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 103.1 → 106.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+84 students YoY 291560000738 · Jackson, MO High · MID · TRAD
1,830 enr · 17.8:1 · 20.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Russell Hawkins Jr. High (867 students)
Jackson Sr. High held near 1,848 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+84 headcount). Teacher FTE added 103.1 → 106.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Jackson Sr. High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Jackson Sr. High
1,830 students
- Russell Hawkin
Russell Hawkins Jr. High
867 students
- Jackson Middle
Jackson Middle
850 students
- East Elementar 726
East Elementary
726 students
- South Elem. 433
South Elem.
433 students
- Orchard Drive 404
Orchard Drive Elem.
404 students
What this shows Jackson Sr. High reports 1,830 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackson Sr. High compares
Jackson Sr. 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 39% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.8% | ▼ 55% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,830 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,830
Bigger than 98% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 39% 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
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,205
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 458 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
135
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.4%
Two or More 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
African American 2.6%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.0, Jackson Sr. High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
District finance for Jackson R-Ii reports $10,205 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jackson Sr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Hawkins Jr. High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jackson Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orchard Drive Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson Sr. High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 850
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~1,830 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jackson Sr. High
How many students attend Jackson Sr. High?
Jackson Sr. High has 1,830 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jackson, MO. CCD year-over-year: 1,764 (2022-23) → 1,848 (2023-24), nearly flat (+84).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Sr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Sr. High is 17.8:1, which is 39% 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 Jackson Sr. High?
20.8% of students at Jackson Sr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson Sr. High?
The largest demographic group at Jackson Sr. High is White at 90.4% of enrollment, in Jackson, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson Sr. High?
Jackson Sr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Jackson Sr. High rank among public schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Sr. High ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Jackson, 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 Jackson on the city page.
What other schools are in Jackson R-Ii?
Besides Jackson Sr. High, Jackson R-Ii also operates Russell Hawkins Jr. High (867 students), Jackson Middle (850 students), and East Elementary (726 students). See the Jackson R-Ii district page for the complete list.