- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lathrop, MO
Lathrop High School
Federal NCES profile for Lathrop High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291797000960
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lathrop High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Lathrop · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 22.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lathrop High School has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lathrop High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lathrop, MO.
School address
District: Lathrop R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 291797000960 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Lathrop High School shrank from 307 students in 2022-23 to 291 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 21.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 291797000960 · Lathrop, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
272 enr · 12.4:1 · 22.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Lathrop Elementary School (403 students)
Lathrop High School shrank from 307 students in 2022-23 to 291 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 21.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Lathrop High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lathrop Elemen
Lathrop Elementary School
403 students
- This school
Lathrop High School
272 students
- Lathrop Middle
Lathrop Middle School
196 students
What this shows Lathrop High School reports 272 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lathrop High School compares
Lathrop High School 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 | 22.5% | ▼ 51% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 272 | top 58% | - | - |
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.
272
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
22.1%
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
$12,171
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 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.1, Lathrop High School is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Lathrop R-Ii reports $12,171 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lathrop High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lathrop Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lathrop Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lathrop High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 196
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~272 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lathrop High School
How many students attend Lathrop High School?
Lathrop High School has 272 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lathrop, MO. CCD year-over-year: 307 (2022-23) → 291 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lathrop High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lathrop High School 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 Lathrop High School?
22.5% of students at Lathrop High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lathrop High School?
The largest demographic group at Lathrop High School is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in Lathrop, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lathrop High School?
Lathrop High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Lathrop High School rank among public schools in Lathrop?
By Resource Investment Index, Lathrop High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lathrop, 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 Lathrop R-Ii?
Besides Lathrop High School, Lathrop R-Ii also operates Lathrop Elementary School (403 students) and Lathrop Middle School (196 students). See the Lathrop R-Ii district page for the complete list.