- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Neosho, MO
Neosho High
Federal NCES profile for Neosho High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292181001209
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Neosho High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in Neosho · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 37.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Neosho High has class sizes larger than 96% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Neosho High ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Neosho, MO.
School address
District: Neosho School District · Missouri
NCES ID 292181001209 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+75 students YoY
Neosho High grew from 1,491 students in 2022-23 to 1,566 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 81.7 → 85.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+75 students YoY 292181001209 · Neosho, MO High · MID · TRAD
1,530 enr · 18.9:1 · 37.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Neosho Jr. High (753 students)
Neosho High grew from 1,491 students in 2022-23 to 1,566 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE added 81.7 → 85.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Neosho High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Neosho High
1,530 students
- Neosho Jr. Hig
Neosho Jr. High
753 students
- Middle Sch.
Middle Sch.
702 students
- George Washing 591
George Washington Carver Elem.
591 students
- Benton Elem. 523
Benton Elem.
523 students
- South Elem. 285
South Elem.
285 students
What this shows Neosho High reports 1,530 students on the CCD universe file.
How Neosho High compares
Neosho High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 48% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.8% | ▼ 18% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,530 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,530
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 48% above state mean
Top 96% in Missouri - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,445
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
189
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 7.5%
Two or More 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 62.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Neosho High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
District finance for Neosho School District reports $10,445 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Neosho High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neosho Jr. High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Middle Sch. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George Washington Carver Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benton Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Neosho High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~1,530 students)
Frequently asked questions about Neosho High
How many students attend Neosho High?
Neosho High has 1,530 students enrolled. It is a high school in Neosho, MO. CCD year-over-year: 1,491 (2022-23) → 1,566 (2023-24), up 75.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Neosho High?
The student-teacher ratio at Neosho High is 18.9:1, which is 48% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Neosho High?
37.8% of students at Neosho High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Neosho High?
The largest demographic group at Neosho High is White at 62.2% of enrollment, in Neosho, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Neosho High?
Neosho High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Neosho High rank among public schools in Neosho?
By Resource Investment Index, Neosho High ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Neosho, 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 Neosho on the city page.
What other schools are in Neosho School District?
Besides Neosho High, Neosho School District also operates Neosho Jr. High (753 students), Middle Sch. (702 students), and George Washington Carver Elem. (591 students). See the Neosho School District district page for the complete list.