- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lamar, MO
Lamar High
Federal NCES profile for Lamar High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291785000954
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lamar High earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Lamar · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 31.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lamar High has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lamar High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Lamar, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Lamar High held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.6 → 27.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 291785000954 · Lamar, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
369 enr · 12.7:1 · 31.8% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: East Elem. (281 students)
Lamar High held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.6 → 27.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Lamar High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lamar High
369 students
- East Elem.
East Elem.
281 students
- Lamar Middle
Lamar Middle
255 students
- Lamar Elem.
Lamar Elem.
253 students
- Lockwood Specl 25
Lockwood Specl. Educ. Coop.
25 students
What this shows Lamar High reports 369 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lamar High compares
Lamar 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.8% | ▼ 31% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
369
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 50% in Missouri - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
$12,814
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 185 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.7%
Two or More 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.3, Lamar High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lamar R-I reports $12,814 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lamar High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Elem. | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lamar Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lamar Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lockwood Specl. Educ. Coop. | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lamar High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 25
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~369 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lamar High
How many students attend Lamar High?
Lamar High has 369 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lamar, MO. CCD year-over-year: 393 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lamar High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lamar High is 12.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 19% 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 Lamar High?
31.8% of students at Lamar High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lamar High?
The largest demographic group at Lamar High is White at 86.7% of enrollment, in Lamar, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lamar High?
Lamar High has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Lamar High rank among public schools in Lamar?
By Resource Investment Index, Lamar High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Lamar, 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 Lamar R-I?
Besides Lamar High, Lamar R-I also operates East Elem. (281 students), Lamar Middle (255 students), and Lamar Elem. (253 students). See the Lamar R-I district page for the complete list.