- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kirksville, MO
Kirksville Sr. High
Federal NCES profile for Kirksville Sr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291674000916
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kirksville Sr. High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Missouri schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Kirksville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 27.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Kirksville Sr. High has class sizes larger than 91% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kirksville Sr. High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Kirksville, MO.
School address
District: Kirksville R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 291674000916 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Kirksville Sr. High shrank from 808 students in 2022-23 to 763 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 47.2 → 45.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 291674000916 · Kirksville, MO High · MID · TRAD
791 enr · 16.8:1 · 27.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Kirksville Primary (539 students)
Kirksville Sr. High shrank from 808 students in 2022-23 to 763 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 47.2 → 45.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Kirksville Sr. High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Kirksville Sr. High
791 students
- Kirksville Pri
Kirksville Primary
539 students
- Ray Miller Ele
Ray Miller Elem.
530 students
- William Matthe
William Matthew Middle School
514 students
What this shows Kirksville Sr. High reports 791 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kirksville Sr. High compares
Kirksville Sr. High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 31% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.4% | ▼ 41% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 791 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
791
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 91% in Missouri - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.3%
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
$12,201
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 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.8%
African American 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 82.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.5, Kirksville Sr. High is about as mixed as the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kirksville R-Iii reports $12,201 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kirksville Sr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirksville Primary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ray Miller Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William Matthew Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kirksville Sr. High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~791 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kirksville Sr. High
How many students attend Kirksville Sr. High?
Kirksville Sr. High has 791 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kirksville, MO. CCD year-over-year: 808 (2022-23) → 763 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kirksville Sr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Kirksville Sr. High is 16.8:1, which is 31% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kirksville Sr. High?
27.4% of students at Kirksville Sr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kirksville Sr. High?
The largest demographic group at Kirksville Sr. High is White at 82.8% of enrollment, in Kirksville, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kirksville Sr. High?
Kirksville Sr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Kirksville Sr. High rank among public schools in Kirksville?
By Resource Investment Index, Kirksville Sr. High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Kirksville, 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 Kirksville R-Iii?
Besides Kirksville Sr. High, Kirksville R-Iii also operates Kirksville Primary (539 students), Ray Miller Elem. (530 students), and William Matthew Middle School (514 students). See the Kirksville R-Iii district page for the complete list.