- Enrollment
- 123
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dearborn, MO
North Platte High
Federal NCES profile for North Platte High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292283001297
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Platte High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 16.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 220
- students enrolled
North Platte High has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North Platte Co. R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 292283001297 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
North Platte High shrank from 213 students in 2022-23 to 199 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 16.4 → 17.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 292283001297 · Dearborn, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
220 enr · 13.8:1 · 16.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: North Platte Jr. High (123 students)
North Platte High shrank from 213 students in 2022-23 to 199 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE added 16.4 → 17.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
North Platte High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
North Platte High
220 students
- North Platte J
North Platte Jr. High
123 students
- North Platte I
North Platte Intermediate
108 students
- North Platte E
North Platte Elem.
105 students
What this shows North Platte High reports 220 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Platte High compares
North Platte High is a shrinking 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.4% | ▼ 64% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 220 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
220
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 67% in Missouri - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,368
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.5%
African American 1.8%
Two or More 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 94.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.6, North Platte High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for North Platte Co. R-I reports $12,368 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Platte High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Platte Jr. High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Platte Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Platte Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Platte High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 108
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 105
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~220 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Platte High
How many students attend North Platte High?
North Platte High has 220 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dearborn, MO. CCD year-over-year: 213 (2022-23) → 199 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Platte High?
The student-teacher ratio at North Platte High is 13.8:1, which is 8% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Platte High?
16.4% of students at North Platte High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Platte High?
The largest demographic group at North Platte High is White at 94.5% of enrollment, in Dearborn, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Platte High?
North Platte High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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).
What other schools are in North Platte Co. R-I?
Besides North Platte High, North Platte Co. R-I also operates North Platte Jr. High (123 students), North Platte Intermediate (108 students), and North Platte Elem. (105 students). See the North Platte Co. R-I district page for the complete list.