- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kearney, MO
Kearney High
Federal NCES profile for Kearney High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291645000894
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kearney High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Missouri schools.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Kearney · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 8.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Kearney High has class sizes larger than 75% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kearney High ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Kearney, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Kearney High held near 804 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.7 → 57.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 291645000894 · Kearney, MO High · MID · TRAD
814 enr · 14.5:1 · 8.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Kearney Middle (591 students)
Kearney High held near 804 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.7 → 57.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Kearney High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Kearney High
814 students
- Kearney Middle
Kearney Middle
591 students
- Kearney Jr. Hi
Kearney Jr. High
510 students
- Dogwood Elem.
Dogwood Elem.
463 students
- Southview Elem
Southview Elem.
455 students
- Hawthorne Elem 264
Hawthorne Elem.
264 students
What this shows Kearney High reports 814 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kearney High compares
Kearney 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 13% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.5% | ▼ 82% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 814 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
814
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in Missouri - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$12,505
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.0, Kearney High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
District finance for Kearney R-I reports $12,505 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kearney High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kearney Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kearney Jr. High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dogwood Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southview Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hawthorne Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kearney High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~814 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kearney High
How many students attend Kearney High?
Kearney High has 814 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kearney, MO. CCD year-over-year: 824 (2022-23) → 804 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kearney High?
The student-teacher ratio at Kearney High is 14.5:1, which is 13% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kearney High?
8.5% of students at Kearney High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kearney High?
The largest demographic group at Kearney High is White at 90.9% of enrollment, in Kearney, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kearney High?
Kearney High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Kearney High rank among public schools in Kearney?
By Resource Investment Index, Kearney High ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Kearney, 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 Kearney on the city page.
What other schools are in Kearney R-I?
Besides Kearney High, Kearney R-I also operates Kearney Middle (591 students), Kearney Jr. High (510 students), and Dogwood Elem. (463 students). See the Kearney R-I district page for the complete list.