- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Anderson, MO
Mcdonald County High
Federal NCES profile for Mcdonald County High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292061001104
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcdonald County High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Anderson · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 52.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcdonald County High has class sizes larger than 83% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcdonald County High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Anderson, MO.
School address
District: Mcdonald Co. R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 292061001104 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+68 students YoY
Mcdonald County High grew from 1,051 students in 2022-23 to 1,119 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 70.1 → 72.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+68 students YoY 292061001104 · Anderson, MO High · MID · TRAD
1,075 enr · 15.4:1 · 52.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Anderson Elem. (521 students)
Mcdonald County High grew from 1,051 students in 2022-23 to 1,119 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE added 70.1 → 72.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Mcdonald County High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mcdonald County High
1,075 students
- Anderson Elem.
Anderson Elem.
521 students
- Southwest City 350
Southwest City Elem.
350 students
- Noel Elem. 349
Noel Elem.
349 students
- White Rock Ele 347
White Rock Elem.
347 students
- Anderson Middl 275
Anderson Middle
275 students
What this shows Mcdonald County High reports 1,075 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcdonald County High compares
Mcdonald County 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 20% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.1% | ▲ 13% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,075 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,075
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 83% in Missouri - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.3%
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
$11,363
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
304
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6.8%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.0%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 62.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Mcdonald County High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mcdonald Co. R-I reports $11,363 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcdonald County High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southwest City Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Noel Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| White Rock Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Anderson Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcdonald County High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~1,075 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcdonald County High
How many students attend Mcdonald County High?
Mcdonald County High has 1,075 students enrolled. It is a high school in Anderson, MO. CCD year-over-year: 1,051 (2022-23) → 1,119 (2023-24), up 68.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcdonald County High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcdonald County High is 15.4:1, which is 20% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcdonald County High?
52.1% of students at Mcdonald County High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcdonald County High?
The largest demographic group at Mcdonald County High is White at 62.2% of enrollment, in Anderson, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcdonald County High?
Mcdonald County High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Mcdonald County High rank among public schools in Anderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcdonald County High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Anderson, 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 Mcdonald Co. R-I?
Besides Mcdonald County High, Mcdonald Co. R-I also operates Anderson Elem. (521 students), Southwest City Elem. (350 students), and Noel Elem. (349 students). See the Mcdonald Co. R-I district page for the complete list.