Enrollment
343
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Marceline, MO
Marceline High
Federal NCES profile for Marceline High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292005001070
👥 S:T ratio 8
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marceline High earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Marceline · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.9:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 20.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Marceline High has class sizes larger than 99% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marceline High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Marceline, MO.
School address
District: Marceline R-V · Missouri
NCES ID 292005001070 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.9:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+79% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.6%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marceline High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marceline High
Marceline High is a mid-sized high school in Marceline, Missouri, enrolling 343 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.9:1 is larger than about 99% of Missouri schools and 79% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 343 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 2,313 Missouri schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 385 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #381, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment) (diversity index 11/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 572 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Marceline R-V also operates Walt Disney Elem. (309 students) and Marceline Middle (135 students) alongside Marceline High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Marceline High compares
Marceline High on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.9:1 | ▲ 79% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.6% | ▼ 55% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 79% above state mean
Top 99% in Missouri - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
7.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,597
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 94.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 94.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.5, Marceline High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marceline R-V, which includes Marceline High.
$10,597
Per student
-18%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.3%
State 31.9%
Federal 11.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Marceline High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walt Disney Elem. | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marceline Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marceline High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 135
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~343 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Marceline High
How many students attend Marceline High?
Marceline High has 343 students enrolled. It is a high school in Marceline, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marceline High?
The student-teacher ratio at Marceline High is 22.9:1, which is 79% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marceline High?
20.6% of students at Marceline High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marceline High?
The largest demographic group at Marceline High is White at 94.5% of enrollment, in Marceline, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marceline High?
Marceline High has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marceline High rank among public schools in Marceline?
By Resource Investment Index, Marceline High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Marceline, 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 Marceline on the city page.
Is Marceline High a good school?
Marceline High earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Missouri schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Marceline R-V?
Besides Marceline High, Marceline R-V also operates Walt Disney Elem. (309 students) and Marceline Middle (135 students). See the Marceline R-V district page for the complete list.
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