- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Owensville, MO
Owensville High
Federal NCES profile for Owensville 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 292334001347
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Owensville High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Owensville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 30.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Owensville High has class sizes larger than 90% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Owensville High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Owensville, MO.
School address
District: Gasconade Co. R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 292334001347 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Owensville High grew from 541 students in 2022-23 to 569 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 33.7 → 35.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 292334001347 · Owensville, MO High · MID · TRAD
541 enr · 16.4:1 · 30.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Owensville Elem. (539 students)
Owensville High grew from 541 students in 2022-23 to 569 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 33.7 → 35.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Owensville High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Owensville High
541 students
- Owensville Ele
Owensville Elem.
539 students
- Owensville Mid
Owensville Middle
408 students
- Gerald Elem.
Gerald Elem.
283 students
What this shows Owensville High reports 541 students on the CCD universe file.
How Owensville High compares
Owensville 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 28% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.9% | ▼ 33% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 541 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
541
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 90% in Missouri - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,268
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.9%
Two or More 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.3, Owensville High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Gasconade Co. R-Ii reports $10,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Owensville High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owensville Elem. | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Owensville Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gerald Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Owensville High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~541 students)
Frequently asked questions about Owensville High
How many students attend Owensville High?
Owensville High has 541 students enrolled. It is a high school in Owensville, MO. CCD year-over-year: 541 (2022-23) → 569 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Owensville High?
The student-teacher ratio at Owensville High is 16.4:1, which is 28% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Owensville High?
30.9% of students at Owensville High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Owensville High?
The largest demographic group at Owensville High is White at 91.9% of enrollment, in Owensville, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Owensville High?
Owensville 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 Owensville High rank among public schools in Owensville?
By Resource Investment Index, Owensville High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Owensville, 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 Gasconade Co. R-Ii?
Besides Owensville High, Gasconade Co. R-Ii also operates Owensville Elem. (539 students), Owensville Middle (408 students), and Gerald Elem. (283 students). See the Gasconade Co. R-Ii district page for the complete list.