- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Monroe City, MO
Monroe City R-I High
Federal NCES profile for Monroe City R-I 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 292121001167
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monroe City R-I High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Monroe City · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 26.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Monroe City R-I High has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe City R-I High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Monroe City, MO.
School address
District: Monroe City R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 292121001167 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Monroe City R-I High held near 260 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.2 → 21.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 292121001167 · Monroe City, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
271 enr · 13.6:1 · 26.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Monroe City Elem. (331 students)
Monroe City R-I High held near 260 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.2 → 21.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Monroe City R-I High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Monroe City El
Monroe City Elem.
331 students
- This school
Monroe City R-I High
271 students
- Monroe City Mi
Monroe City Middle
178 students
What this shows Monroe City R-I High reports 271 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monroe City R-I High compares
Monroe City R-I 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.1% | ▼ 43% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 271 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
271
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 64% in Missouri - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,834
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 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.5%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.9, Monroe City R-I High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Monroe City R-I reports $12,834 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monroe City R-I High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe City Elem. | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monroe City Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monroe City R-I High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 (~271 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monroe City R-I High
How many students attend Monroe City R-I High?
Monroe City R-I High has 271 students enrolled. It is a high school in Monroe City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 257 (2022-23) → 260 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monroe City R-I High?
The student-teacher ratio at Monroe City R-I High is 13.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monroe City R-I High?
26.1% of students at Monroe City R-I High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monroe City R-I High?
The largest demographic group at Monroe City R-I High is White at 87.5% of enrollment, in Monroe City, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monroe City R-I High?
Monroe City R-I 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 Monroe City R-I High rank among public schools in Monroe City?
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe City R-I High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Monroe City, 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 Monroe City R-I?
Besides Monroe City R-I High, Monroe City R-I also operates Monroe City Elem. (331 students) and Monroe City Middle (178 students). See the Monroe City R-I district page for the complete list.