- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Macon, MO
Macon Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Macon Senior 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 291941001053
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Macon Senior High earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Missouri schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Macon · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 23.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Macon Senior High has class sizes larger than 74% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Macon Senior High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Macon, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Macon Senior High held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.8 → 27.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 291941001053 · Macon, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
390 enr · 14.4:1 · 23.3% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Macon Elementary (509 students)
Macon Senior High held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.8 → 27.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Macon Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Macon Elementa
Macon Elementary
509 students
- This school
Macon Senior High
390 students
- Macon Middle S
Macon Middle School
275 students
What this shows Macon Senior High reports 390 students on the CCD universe file.
How Macon Senior High compares
Macon Senior 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.3% | ▼ 49% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 74% in Missouri - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
1.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,776
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 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.0%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.6, Macon Senior High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Macon Co. R-I reports $11,776 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Macon Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macon Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Macon Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Macon Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~390 students)
Frequently asked questions about Macon Senior High
How many students attend Macon Senior High?
Macon Senior High has 390 students enrolled. It is a high school in Macon, MO. CCD year-over-year: 438 (2022-23) → 418 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Macon Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Macon Senior High is 14.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Macon Senior High?
23.3% of students at Macon Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Macon Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Macon Senior High is White at 90.0% of enrollment, in Macon, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Macon Senior High?
Macon Senior 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 Macon Senior High rank among public schools in Macon?
By Resource Investment Index, Macon Senior High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Macon, 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 Macon Co. R-I?
Besides Macon Senior High, Macon Co. R-I also operates Macon Elementary (509 students) and Macon Middle School (275 students). See the Macon Co. R-I district page for the complete list.