- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cadet, MO
Kingston High
Federal NCES profile for Kingston High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 293114001901
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kingston High earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Missouri schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Cadet · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 98.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Kingston High has class sizes larger than 81% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kingston High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Cadet, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Kingston High held near 248 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 293114001901 · Cadet, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
259 enr · 15.2:1 · 98.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Kingston Primary (229 students)
Kingston High held near 248 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Kingston High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Kingston High
259 students
- Kingston Prima
Kingston Primary
229 students
- Kingston Elem.
Kingston Elem.
174 students
- Kingston Middl
Kingston Middle
169 students
What this shows Kingston High reports 259 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kingston High compares
Kingston 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.8% | ▲ 114% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
259
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 114% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 81% in Missouri - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,481
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.7%
Two or More 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 97.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.5, Kingston High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kingston K-14 reports $11,481 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kingston High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kingston Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kingston Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kingston High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 (~259 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kingston High
How many students attend Kingston High?
Kingston High has 259 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cadet, MO. CCD year-over-year: 254 (2022-23) → 248 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kingston High?
The student-teacher ratio at Kingston High is 15.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kingston High?
98.8% of students at Kingston High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kingston High?
The largest demographic group at Kingston High is White at 97.7% of enrollment, in Cadet, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kingston High?
Kingston High has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Kingston High rank among public schools in Cadet?
By Resource Investment Index, Kingston High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Cadet, 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 Kingston K-14?
Besides Kingston High, Kingston K-14 also operates Kingston Primary (229 students), Kingston Elem. (174 students), and Kingston Middle (169 students). See the Kingston K-14 district page for the complete list.