Enrollment
106
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 292277001257
North Harrison High — Eagleville, MO
Federal NCES profile for North Harrison High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 57/100.
👥 Class size 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 74
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: North Harrison R-Iii · 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)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.5:1
vs 12.9:1 Missouri avg
-34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.9%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Harrison High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
North Harrison High reports 106 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 11.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 34% 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 47% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 40.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 11% below the Missouri average and 21% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 212 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 10.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding North Harrison R-Iii spends $13,731 per pupil district-wide, below the Missouri average of $15,248 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 48.9% from local sources (property taxes), 33.6% from the state, and 17.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 North Harrison High 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 | 8.5:1 | ▼ 34% | 12.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▼ 11% | 46.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 106 | top 14% | — | — |
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
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 11% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.5:1
students per teacher
— 34% below state mean
Top 10% in Missouri — lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$13,731
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 212 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 106 Top 14% in Missouri — larger than 86% of 2,321 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 11.0
Students per teacher 8.5:1 -34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 40.9% -11% vs state
NCES ID 292277001257
Student demographics
White 95.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
African American 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: White at 95.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 212:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 10.4%
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Harrison R-Iii, which includes North Harrison High.
$13,731
Per student
-10%
vs Missouri
Avg $15,248
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 48.9%
State 33.6%
Federal 17.5%
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
- 111
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
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1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about North Harrison High
How many students attend North Harrison High?
North Harrison High has 106 students enrolled. It is a other school in EAGLEVILLE, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Harrison High?
The student-teacher ratio at North Harrison High is 8.5:1, which is 34% lower than the Missouri average of 12.9:1 and 47% 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 North Harrison High?
40.9% of students at North Harrison High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Harrison High?
The largest demographic group at North Harrison High is White at 95.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in EAGLEVILLE, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Harrison High?
North Harrison High has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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.