Enrollment
37
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Puxico, MO
Mingo Puxico Technical High
Federal NCES profile for Mingo Puxico Technical High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292565002704
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mingo Puxico Technical High earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Missouri.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Puxico · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 37:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 87.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mingo Puxico Technical High has class sizes larger than 99% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mingo Puxico Technical High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Puxico, MO.
School address
District: Puxico R-Viii · Missouri
NCES ID 292565002704 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
37:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+189% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.5%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+90% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mingo Puxico Technical High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mingo Puxico Technical High
Mingo Puxico Technical High is a high-poverty, small high school in Puxico, Missouri, enrolling 37 students.
Class loads run heavy: 37:1 is larger than about 99% of Missouri schools and 189% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 87.5% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Missouri schools, with 37 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 2,313 Missouri schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 25 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #25, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
The surrounding Puxico R-Viii spends $9,707 per pupil, 25% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Puxico R-Viii also operates Puxico Elem. (308 students) and Puxico High (191 students) alongside Mingo Puxico Technical 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 Mingo Puxico Technical High compares
Mingo Puxico Technical 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 | 37:1 | ▲ 189% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.5% | ▲ 90% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 37 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
37:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
37
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
87.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% 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
37:1
students per teacher
- 189% above state mean
Top 99% in Missouri - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$9,707
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 86.5%
African American 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%
Largest group: White at 86.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.4, Mingo Puxico Technical 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 Puxico R-Viii, which includes Mingo Puxico Technical High.
$9,707
Per student
-25%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.8%
State 42.1%
Federal 21.1%
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 Mingo Puxico Technical High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puxico Elem. | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Puxico High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Puxico Jr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mingo Puxico Technical High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 191
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~37 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~37:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mingo Puxico Technical High
How many students attend Mingo Puxico Technical High?
Mingo Puxico Technical High has 37 students enrolled. It is a high school in Puxico, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mingo Puxico Technical High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mingo Puxico Technical High is 37:1, which is 189% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 136% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mingo Puxico Technical High?
87.5% of students at Mingo Puxico Technical High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mingo Puxico Technical High?
The largest demographic group at Mingo Puxico Technical High is White at 86.5% of enrollment, in Puxico, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mingo Puxico Technical High?
Mingo Puxico Technical High has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mingo Puxico Technical High rank among public schools in Puxico?
By Resource Investment Index, Mingo Puxico Technical High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Puxico, 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 Puxico on the city page.
Is Mingo Puxico Technical High a good school?
Mingo Puxico Technical High earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Missouri. 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 Puxico R-Viii?
Besides Mingo Puxico Technical High, Puxico R-Viii also operates Puxico Elem. (308 students), Puxico High (191 students), and Puxico Jr. High (176 students). See the Puxico R-Viii district page for the complete list.
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