- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mound City, MO
Mound City High
Federal NCES profile for Mound City High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292148001180
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mound City High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Mound City · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.3:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 19.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mound City High has class sizes smaller than 85% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mound City High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Mound City, MO.
School address
District: Mound City R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 292148001180 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Mound City High held near 85 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 9.2 → 9.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 292148001180 · Mound City, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
84 enr · 9.3:1 · 19.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Mound City Elem. (115 students)
Mound City High held near 85 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 9.2 → 9.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Mound City High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mound City Ele
Mound City Elem.
115 students
- This school
Mound City High
84 students
- Mound City Mid
Mound City Middle
69 students
What this shows Mound City High reports 84 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mound City High compares
Mound City 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 27% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.5% | ▼ 58% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 84 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
84
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 15% in Missouri - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.3%
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
$15,525
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.7%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, Mound City High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Mound City R-Ii reports $15,525 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mound City High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mound City Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mound City Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mound City High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 69
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~84 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mound City High
How many students attend Mound City High?
Mound City High has 84 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mound City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 87 (2022-23) → 85 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mound City High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mound City High is 9.3:1, which is 27% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 41% 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 Mound City High?
19.5% of students at Mound City High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mound City High?
The largest demographic group at Mound City High is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in Mound City, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mound City High?
Mound City High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Mound City High rank among public schools in Mound City?
By Resource Investment Index, Mound City High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Mound 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 Mound City R-Ii?
Besides Mound City High, Mound City R-Ii also operates Mound City Elem. (115 students) and Mound City Middle (69 students). See the Mound City R-Ii district page for the complete list.