- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mansfield, MO
Mansfield High
Federal NCES profile for Mansfield 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 291998001063
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mansfield High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Missouri schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Mansfield · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 26.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mansfield High has class sizes smaller than 80% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mansfield High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mansfield, MO.
School address
District: Mansfield R-Iv · Missouri
NCES ID 291998001063 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Mansfield High shrank from 201 students in 2022-23 to 174 in 2023-24 (-13.4%).
Teacher FTE added 17.2 → 17.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 291998001063 · Mansfield, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
174 enr · 10.2:1 · 26.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilder Elem. (312 students)
Mansfield High shrank from 201 students in 2022-23 to 174 in 2023-24 (-13.4%). Teacher FTE added 17.2 → 17.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Mansfield High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wilder Elem.
Wilder Elem.
312 students
- This school
Mansfield High
174 students
- Mansfield Jr.
Mansfield Jr. High
135 students
What this shows Mansfield High reports 174 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mansfield High compares
Mansfield 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.4% | ▼ 43% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 174 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
174
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 20% in Missouri - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.7%
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
$12,963
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 116 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 97.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.7, Mansfield High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Mansfield R-Iv reports $12,963 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mansfield High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilder Elem. | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Jr. High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mansfield High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 135
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~174 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mansfield High
How many students attend Mansfield High?
Mansfield High has 174 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mansfield, MO. CCD year-over-year: 201 (2022-23) → 174 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mansfield High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mansfield High is 10.2:1, which is 20% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 35% 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 Mansfield High?
26.4% of students at Mansfield High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mansfield High?
The largest demographic group at Mansfield High is White at 97.1% of enrollment, in Mansfield, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mansfield High?
Mansfield 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 Mansfield High rank among public schools in Mansfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Mansfield High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mansfield, 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 Mansfield R-Iv?
Besides Mansfield High, Mansfield R-Iv also operates Wilder Elem. (312 students) and Mansfield Jr. High (135 students). See the Mansfield R-Iv district page for the complete list.