- Enrollment
- 116
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Liberal, MO
Liberal High
Federal NCES profile for Liberal High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291851001003
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberal High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Liberal · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.7:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 34.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Liberal High has class sizes smaller than 88% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberal High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Liberal, MO.
School address
District: Liberal R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 291851001003 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Liberal High shrank from 116 students in 2022-23 to 110 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE held 11.2 → 11.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-6 students YoY 291851001003 · Liberal, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
96 enr · 8.7:1 · 34.5% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberal Elem. (116 students)
Liberal High shrank from 116 students in 2022-23 to 110 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE held 11.2 → 11.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Liberal High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Liberal Elem.
Liberal Elem.
116 students
- This school
Liberal High
96 students
- Liberal Middle
Liberal Middle
59 students
What this shows Liberal High reports 96 students on the CCD universe file.
How Liberal High compares
Liberal 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 | 8.7:1 | ▼ 32% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.5% | ▼ 25% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 96 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
96
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 12% in Missouri - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.2%
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
$14,877
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: White at 95.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.2, Liberal High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Liberal R-Ii reports $14,877 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Liberal High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberal Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Liberal High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 59
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
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 (~96 students)
Frequently asked questions about Liberal High
How many students attend Liberal High?
Liberal High has 96 students enrolled. It is a high school in Liberal, MO. CCD year-over-year: 116 (2022-23) → 110 (2023-24), down 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberal High?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberal High is 8.7:1, which is 32% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 45% 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 Liberal High?
34.5% of students at Liberal High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberal High?
The largest demographic group at Liberal High is White at 95.8% of enrollment, in Liberal, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberal High?
Liberal High has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Liberal High rank among public schools in Liberal?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberal High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Liberal, 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 Liberal R-Ii?
Besides Liberal High, Liberal R-Ii also operates Liberal Elem. (116 students) and Liberal Middle (59 students). See the Liberal R-Ii district page for the complete list.