- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Patton, MO
Meadow Heights High
Federal NCES profile for Meadow Heights High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292364001406
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadow Heights High earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Patton · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadow Heights High has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow Heights High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Patton, MO.
School address
District: Meadow Heights R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 292364001406 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Meadow Heights High shrank from 177 students in 2022-23 to 155 in 2023-24 (-12.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 11.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 292364001406 · Patton, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
158 enr · 12.2:1 · 41.2% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Meadow Heights Elem. (233 students)
Meadow Heights High shrank from 177 students in 2022-23 to 155 in 2023-24 (-12.4%). Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 11.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Meadow Heights High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Meadow Heights
Meadow Heights Elem.
233 students
- This school
Meadow Heights High
158 students
- Meadow Heights
Meadow Heights Middle School
98 students
What this shows Meadow Heights High reports 158 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadow Heights High compares
Meadow Heights 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 11% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 158 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
158
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 43% in Missouri - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,671
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 158 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 97.5%
Two or More 2.5%
Largest group: White at 97.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.9, Meadow Heights High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Meadow Heights R-Ii reports $10,671 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meadow Heights High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Heights Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadow Heights Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadow Heights High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 98
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- 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 (~158 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meadow Heights High
How many students attend Meadow Heights High?
Meadow Heights High has 158 students enrolled. It is a high school in Patton, MO. CCD year-over-year: 177 (2022-23) → 155 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadow Heights High?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadow Heights High is 12.2:1, which is 5% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 22% 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 Meadow Heights High?
41.2% of students at Meadow Heights High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadow Heights High?
The largest demographic group at Meadow Heights High is White at 97.5% of enrollment, in Patton, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadow Heights High?
Meadow Heights High has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Meadow Heights High rank among public schools in Patton?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow Heights High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Patton, 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 Meadow Heights R-Ii?
Besides Meadow Heights High, Meadow Heights R-Ii also operates Meadow Heights Elem. (233 students) and Meadow Heights Middle School (98 students). See the Meadow Heights R-Ii district page for the complete list.