- Enrollment
- 126
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Norwood, MO
Norwood High
Federal NCES profile for Norwood High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292295001313
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norwood High earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Missouri schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Norwood · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 39.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Norwood High has class sizes smaller than 77% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norwood High ranks #2 of 3 schools in Norwood, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Norwood High shrank from 187 students in 2022-23 to 173 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE added 17.6 → 20.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 292295001313 · Norwood, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
179 enr · 10.5:1 · 39.0% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Norwood Elem. (126 students)
Norwood High shrank from 187 students in 2022-23 to 173 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE added 17.6 → 20.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
How Norwood High compares
Norwood 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 18% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.0% | ▼ 15% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 179 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
179
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 23% in Missouri - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,933
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 179 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.2%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.7, Norwood High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Norwood R-I reports $13,933 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Norwood High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwood Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norwood High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~179 students)
Frequently asked questions about Norwood High
How many students attend Norwood High?
Norwood High has 179 students enrolled. It is a public school in Norwood, MO. CCD year-over-year: 187 (2022-23) → 173 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norwood High?
The student-teacher ratio at Norwood High is 10.5:1, which is 18% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Norwood High?
39.0% of students at Norwood High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norwood High?
The largest demographic group at Norwood High is White at 92.2% of enrollment, in Norwood, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norwood High?
Norwood High has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 Norwood High rank among schools in Norwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Norwood High ranks #2 of 3 schools in Norwood, 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 Norwood R-I?
Besides Norwood High, Norwood R-I also operates Norwood Elem. (126 students). See the Norwood R-I district page for the complete list.