Enrollment
1,530
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292181001209
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 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 35/100 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
- 35
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
81.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+48% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.8%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Neosho High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Neosho High
Neosho High is a large high school in Neosho, Missouri, enrolling 1,530 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.9:1 is larger than about 96% of Missouri schools and 48% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 37.8% lands close to the Missouri typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Missouri, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,530 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 2,313 Missouri schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 52 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #42, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 56/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 383 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Neosho School District spends $9,875 per pupil, 24% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Neosho School District also operates Neosho Jr. High (753 students) and Middle Sch. (702 students) alongside Neosho 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 Neosho High compares
Neosho 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,875
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Neosho School District, which includes Neosho High.
$9,875
Per student
-24%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.5%
State 41.1%
Federal 16.4%
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 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
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
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 (~1,530 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.9:1)
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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.
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 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Neosho High a good school?
Neosho High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri. 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 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.
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