Enrollment
271
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292121001167
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Monroe City · Resource Index
- 39
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.1%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monroe City R-I High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Monroe City R-I High
Monroe City R-I High is a mid-sized high school in Monroe City, Missouri, enrolling 271 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 271 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 341 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #240.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 271 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
15.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 16.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Monroe City R-I also operates Monroe City Elem. (331 students) and Monroe City Middle (178 students) alongside Monroe City R-I 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 Monroe City R-I High compares
Monroe City R-I 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,120
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monroe City R-I, which includes Monroe City R-I High.
$12,120
Per student
-6%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.3%
State 24.4%
Federal 16.3%
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 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
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 (~271 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
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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.
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 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Monroe City on the city page.
Is Monroe City R-I High a good school?
Monroe City R-I High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. 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 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.
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