Enrollment
89
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 292256001234
Nodaway-Holt Ms/Hs — Graham, MO
Federal NCES profile for Nodaway-Holt Ms/Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 55/100.
👥 Class size 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 50
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Nodaway-Holt R-Vii · Missouri
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 12.9:1 Missouri avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.6%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nodaway-Holt Ms/Hs compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Nodaway-Holt Ms/Hs reports 89 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 9.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 20% below the Missouri state mean of 12.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 35% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 36.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 21% below the Missouri average and 29% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 89 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 20.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Nodaway-Holt R-Vii spends $14,643 per pupil district-wide, below the Missouri average of $15,248 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 66.7% from local sources (property taxes), 22.1% from the state, and 11.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (C), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Nodaway-Holt Ms/Hs compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Missouri state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.3:1 | ▼ 20% | 12.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.6% | ▼ 21% | 46.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 89 | top 12% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
36.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 21% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
— 20% below state mean
Top 18% in Missouri — lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
20.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,643
per pupil, district-wide
— below Missouri avg of $15,248
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 89 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 89 Top 12% in Missouri — larger than 88% of 2,321 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 9.0
Students per teacher 10.3:1 -20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 36.6% -21% vs state
NCES ID 292256001234
Student demographics
White 97.8%
African American 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: White at 97.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 89:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 20.2%
In-school suspensions 18
Out-of-school suspensions 7
Expulsions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nodaway-Holt R-Vii, which includes Nodaway-Holt Ms/Hs.
$14,643
Per student
-4%
vs Missouri
Avg $15,248
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 66.7%
State 22.1%
Federal 11.2%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 116
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Nodaway-Holt Ms/Hs
How many students attend Nodaway-Holt Ms/Hs?
Nodaway-Holt Ms/Hs has 89 students enrolled. It is a other school in Graham, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nodaway-Holt Ms/Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Nodaway-Holt Ms/Hs is 10.3:1, which is 20% lower than the Missouri average of 12.9:1 and 35% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nodaway-Holt Ms/Hs?
36.6% of students at Nodaway-Holt Ms/Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nodaway-Holt Ms/Hs?
The largest demographic group at Nodaway-Holt Ms/Hs is White at 97.8%. The school serves a student body in Graham, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nodaway-Holt Ms/Hs?
Nodaway-Holt Ms/Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (C) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.