- Enrollment
- 859
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lebanon, MO
Lebanon Sr. High
Federal NCES profile for Lebanon Sr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291827000972
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lebanon Sr. High earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Lebanon · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 36.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lebanon Sr. High has class sizes larger than 95% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lebanon Sr. High ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Lebanon, MO.
School address
District: Lebanon R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 291827000972 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Lebanon Sr. High held near 1,454 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 80.8 → 79.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 291827000972 · Lebanon, MO High · MID · TRAD
1,439 enr · 18:1 · 36.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Lebanon Middle School (859 students)
Lebanon Sr. High held near 1,454 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 80.8 → 79.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Lebanon Sr. High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lebanon Sr. High
1,439 students
- Lebanon Middle
Lebanon Middle School
859 students
- Maplecrest Ele
Maplecrest Elem.
656 students
- Joe D. Esther
Joe D. Esther Elem.
609 students
- Boswell Elem.
Boswell Elem.
581 students
What this shows Lebanon Sr. High reports 1,439 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lebanon Sr. High compares
Lebanon 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 41% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.2% | ▼ 21% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,439 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,439
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 95% in Missouri - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,731
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
Counselors4.7 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
326
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.5%
Two or More 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.9, Lebanon Sr. High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lebanon R-Iii reports $11,731 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lebanon Sr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maplecrest Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joe D. Esther Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boswell Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lebanon Sr. High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~1,439 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lebanon Sr. High
How many students attend Lebanon Sr. High?
Lebanon Sr. High has 1,439 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lebanon, MO. CCD year-over-year: 1,474 (2022-23) → 1,454 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lebanon Sr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lebanon Sr. High is 18:1, which is 41% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lebanon Sr. High?
36.2% of students at Lebanon Sr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lebanon Sr. High?
The largest demographic group at Lebanon Sr. High is White at 87.5% of enrollment, in Lebanon, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lebanon Sr. High?
Lebanon Sr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Lebanon Sr. High rank among public schools in Lebanon?
By Resource Investment Index, Lebanon Sr. High ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Lebanon, 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 Lebanon on the city page.
What other schools are in Lebanon R-Iii?
Besides Lebanon Sr. High, Lebanon R-Iii also operates Lebanon Middle School (859 students), Maplecrest Elem. (656 students), and Joe D. Esther Elem. (609 students). See the Lebanon R-Iii district page for the complete list.