- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Higginsville, MO
Lafayette Co. High
Federal NCES profile for Lafayette Co. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291440000672
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lafayette Co. High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Higginsville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 30.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lafayette Co. High has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lafayette Co. High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Higginsville, MO.
School address
District: Lafayette Co. C-1 · Missouri
NCES ID 291440000672 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Lafayette Co. High shrank from 310 students in 2022-23 to 290 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.6 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 291440000672 · Higginsville, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
298 enr · 12.4:1 · 30.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Grandview Elem. (440 students)
Lafayette Co. High shrank from 310 students in 2022-23 to 290 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 24.6 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Lafayette Co. High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grandview Elem
Grandview Elem.
440 students
- This school
Lafayette Co. High
298 students
- Lafayette Co.
Lafayette Co. Middle
223 students
What this shows Lafayette Co. High reports 298 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lafayette Co. High compares
Lafayette Co. 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.3% | ▼ 34% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 298 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
298
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 46% in Missouri - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,292
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 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.6%
African American 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.1, Lafayette Co. High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Lafayette Co. C-1 reports $13,292 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lafayette Co. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandview Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Co. Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lafayette Co. High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~298 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lafayette Co. High
How many students attend Lafayette Co. High?
Lafayette Co. High has 298 students enrolled. It is a high school in Higginsville, MO. CCD year-over-year: 310 (2022-23) → 290 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Co. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lafayette Co. High is 12.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lafayette Co. High?
30.3% of students at Lafayette Co. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lafayette Co. High?
The largest demographic group at Lafayette Co. High is White at 88.6% of enrollment, in Higginsville, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lafayette Co. High?
Lafayette Co. High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Lafayette Co. High rank among public schools in Higginsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lafayette Co. High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Higginsville, 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 Lafayette Co. C-1?
Besides Lafayette Co. High, Lafayette Co. C-1 also operates Grandview Elem. (440 students) and Lafayette Co. Middle (223 students). See the Lafayette Co. C-1 district page for the complete list.