- Enrollment
- 2,007
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Columbia, MO
Muriel W. Battle High School
Federal NCES profile for Muriel W. Battle High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 290100003239
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Muriel W. Battle High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Columbia · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 38.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Muriel W. Battle High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Muriel W. Battle High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Columbia, MO.
School address
District: Columbia 93 · Missouri
NCES ID 290100003239 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-73 students YoY
Muriel W. Battle High School held near 1,508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-73 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 100.7 → 107.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-73 students YoY 290100003239 · Columbia, MO High · MID · TRAD
1,492 enr · 14.9:1 · 38.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: David H. Hickman High (2,007 students)
Muriel W. Battle High School held near 1,508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-73 headcount). Teacher FTE added 100.7 → 107.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Muriel W. Battle High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- David H. Hickm
David H. Hickman High
2,007 students
- Rock Bridge Sr
Rock Bridge Sr. High
1,997 students
- This school
Muriel W. Battle High School
1,492 students
- Ann Hawkins Ge 736
Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle
736 students
- Beulah Ralph E 656
Beulah Ralph Elementary
656 students
- Mary Paxton Ke 619
Mary Paxton Keeley Elem.
619 students
What this shows Muriel W. Battle High School reports 1,492 students on the CCD universe file.
How Muriel W. Battle High School compares
Muriel W. Battle High School 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 16% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.7% | ▼ 16% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,492 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,492
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in Missouri - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.8%
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
$13,936
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
Counselors6.3 FTE
Per 237 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
287
in-school suspensions + 188 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.5%
African American 34.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or More 11.9%
Asian 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 37.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.8, Muriel W. Battle High School is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbia 93 reports $13,936 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Muriel W. Battle High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| David H. Hickman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock Bridge Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beulah Ralph Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mary Paxton Keeley Elem. | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Muriel W. Battle High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,997
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~1,492 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Muriel W. Battle High School
How many students attend Muriel W. Battle High School?
Muriel W. Battle High School has 1,492 students enrolled. It is a high school in Columbia, MO. CCD year-over-year: 1,581 (2022-23) → 1,508 (2023-24), nearly flat (-73).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Muriel W. Battle High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Muriel W. Battle High School is 14.9:1, which is 16% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Muriel W. Battle High School?
38.7% of students at Muriel W. Battle High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Muriel W. Battle High School?
The largest demographic group at Muriel W. Battle High School is White at 37.5% of enrollment, in Columbia, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Muriel W. Battle High School?
Muriel W. Battle High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Muriel W. Battle High School rank among high schools in Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, Muriel W. Battle High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Columbia, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Columbia on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbia 93?
Besides Muriel W. Battle High School, Columbia 93 also operates David H. Hickman High (2,007 students), Rock Bridge Sr. High (1,997 students), and Ann Hawkins Gentry Middle (736 students). See the Columbia 93 district page for the complete list.