- Enrollment
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Niangua, MO
Niangua High
Federal NCES profile for Niangua High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292250001233
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Niangua High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Niangua · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 37.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Niangua High has class sizes larger than 95% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Niangua High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Niangua, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+62 students YoY
Niangua High grew from 80 students in 2022-23 to 142 in 2023-24 (+77.5%).
Teacher FTE added 7.6 → 15.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+62 students YoY 292250001233 · Niangua, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
126 enr · 18:1 · 37.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Niangua Elem. (155 students)
Niangua High grew from 80 students in 2022-23 to 142 in 2023-24 (+77.5%). Teacher FTE added 7.6 → 15.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Niangua High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Niangua Elem.
Niangua Elem.
155 students
- This school
Niangua High
126 students
- Niangua Middle
Niangua Middle School
63 students
What this shows Niangua High reports 126 students on the CCD universe file.
How Niangua High compares
Niangua 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 41% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.5% | ▼ 19% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 126 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
126
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 95% in Missouri - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.0%
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
$11,356
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 126 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: White at 96.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.8, Niangua High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Niangua R-V reports $11,356 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Niangua High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niangua Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Niangua Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Niangua High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 63
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~126 students)
Frequently asked questions about Niangua High
How many students attend Niangua High?
Niangua High has 126 students enrolled. It is a high school in Niangua, MO. CCD year-over-year: 80 (2022-23) → 142 (2023-24), up 62.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Niangua High?
The student-teacher ratio at Niangua High is 18:1, which is 41% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Niangua High?
37.5% of students at Niangua High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Niangua High?
The largest demographic group at Niangua High is White at 96.0% of enrollment, in Niangua, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Niangua High?
Niangua High 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 Niangua High rank among public schools in Niangua?
By Resource Investment Index, Niangua High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Niangua, 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 Niangua R-V?
Besides Niangua High, Niangua R-V also operates Niangua Elem. (155 students) and Niangua Middle School (63 students). See the Niangua R-V district page for the complete list.