- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kirkwood, MO
Kirkwood Sr. High
Federal NCES profile for Kirkwood Sr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291677000926
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kirkwood Sr. High earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Kirkwood · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 9.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Kirkwood Sr. High has class sizes larger than 73% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kirkwood Sr. High ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Kirkwood, MO.
School address
District: Kirkwood R-Vii · Missouri
NCES ID 291677000926 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Kirkwood Sr. High held near 1,737 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 118.9 → 134.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-38 students YoY 291677000926 · Kirkwood, MO High · MID · TRAD
1,693 enr · 14.3:1 · 9.1% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: North Kirkwood Middle (697 students)
Kirkwood Sr. High held near 1,737 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount). Teacher FTE added 118.9 → 134.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Kirkwood Sr. High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Kirkwood Sr. High
1,693 students
- North Kirkwood
North Kirkwood Middle
697 students
- Nipher Middle 660
Nipher Middle
660 students
- Westchester El 572
Westchester Elem.
572 students
- North Glendale 571
North Glendale Elem.
571 students
- W. W. Keysor E 565
W. W. Keysor Elem.
565 students
What this shows Kirkwood Sr. High reports 1,693 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kirkwood Sr. High compares
Kirkwood 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 12% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.1% | ▼ 80% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,693 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,693
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in Missouri - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.3%
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
$14,112
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 212 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 86 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 76.4%
African American 10.2%
Two or More 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.9, Kirkwood Sr. High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kirkwood R-Vii reports $14,112 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kirkwood Sr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Kirkwood Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nipher Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westchester Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Glendale Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W. W. Keysor Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kirkwood Sr. High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~1,693 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kirkwood Sr. High
How many students attend Kirkwood Sr. High?
Kirkwood Sr. High has 1,693 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kirkwood, MO. CCD year-over-year: 1,775 (2022-23) → 1,737 (2023-24), nearly flat (-38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kirkwood Sr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Kirkwood Sr. High is 14.3:1, which is 12% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kirkwood Sr. High?
9.1% of students at Kirkwood Sr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kirkwood Sr. High?
The largest demographic group at Kirkwood Sr. High is White at 76.4% of enrollment, in Kirkwood, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kirkwood Sr. High?
Kirkwood Sr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Kirkwood Sr. High rank among public schools in Kirkwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Kirkwood Sr. High ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Kirkwood, 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 Kirkwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Kirkwood R-Vii?
Besides Kirkwood Sr. High, Kirkwood R-Vii also operates North Kirkwood Middle (697 students), Nipher Middle (660 students), and Westchester Elem. (572 students). See the Kirkwood R-Vii district page for the complete list.