- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Moberly, MO
Moberly Sr. High
Federal NCES profile for Moberly Sr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292110001154
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moberly Sr. High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Moberly · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 39.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Moberly Sr. High has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moberly Sr. High ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Moberly, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Moberly Sr. High held near 664 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.3 → 49.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 292110001154 · Moberly, MO High · MID · TRAD
655 enr · 13.9:1 · 39.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Moberly Middle (440 students)
Moberly Sr. High held near 664 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.3 → 49.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Moberly Sr. High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Moberly Sr. High
655 students
- Moberly Middle
Moberly Middle
440 students
- Gratz Brown El
Gratz Brown Elem.
398 students
- South Park Ele 229
South Park Elem.
229 students
- North Park Ele 214
North Park Elem.
214 students
- Early Childhoo 166
Early Childhood Learning Cntr
166 students
What this shows Moberly Sr. High reports 655 students on the CCD universe file.
How Moberly Sr. High compares
Moberly Sr. High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.9% | ▼ 13% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 655 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
655
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 68% in Missouri - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.9%
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
$13,208
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 218 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
164
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.5%
Two or More 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
African American 3.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.2, Moberly Sr. High is about as mixed as the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Moberly reports $13,208 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Moberly Sr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moberly Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gratz Brown Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Park Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Park Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Learning Cntr | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moberly Sr. High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~655 students)
Frequently asked questions about Moberly Sr. High
How many students attend Moberly Sr. High?
Moberly Sr. High has 655 students enrolled. It is a high school in Moberly, MO. CCD year-over-year: 691 (2022-23) → 664 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moberly Sr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Moberly Sr. High is 13.9:1, which is 9% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Moberly Sr. High?
39.9% of students at Moberly Sr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moberly Sr. High?
The largest demographic group at Moberly Sr. High is White at 81.5% of enrollment, in Moberly, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moberly Sr. High?
Moberly Sr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Moberly Sr. High rank among public schools in Moberly?
By Resource Investment Index, Moberly Sr. High ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Moberly, 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 Moberly on the city page.
What other schools are in Moberly?
Besides Moberly Sr. High, Moberly also operates Moberly Middle (440 students), Gratz Brown Elem. (398 students), and South Park Elem. (229 students). See the Moberly district page for the complete list.