- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292005001070
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 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 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Marceline · Resource Index
- 30
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+147 students YoY
Marceline High grew from 204 students in 2022-23 to 351 in 2023-24 (+72.1%).
Teacher FTE added 15.9 → 26.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+147 students YoY 292005001070 · Marceline, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
343 enr · 22.9:1 · 20.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Walt Disney Elem. (309 students)
Marceline High grew from 204 students in 2022-23 to 351 in 2023-24 (+72.1%). Teacher FTE added 15.9 → 26.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Marceline High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Marceline High
343 students
- Walt Disney El
Walt Disney Elem.
309 students
- Marceline Midd 135
Marceline Middle
135 students
What this shows Marceline High reports 343 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marceline High compares
Marceline High is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,424
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
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.
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
District finance for Marceline R-V reports $11,424 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 135
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~343 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.9:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 204 (2022-23) → 351 (2023-24), up 147.
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 30/100 (lower 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 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.
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.