- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Palmyra, MO
Palmyra High
Federal NCES profile for Palmyra High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292349001362
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palmyra High earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Palmyra · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 17.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Palmyra High has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palmyra High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Palmyra, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Palmyra High shrank from 379 students in 2022-23 to 360 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE held 28.1 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 292349001362 · Palmyra, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
331 enr · 11.8:1 · 17.7% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Palmyra Elem. (452 students)
Palmyra High shrank from 379 students in 2022-23 to 360 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE held 28.1 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Palmyra High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palmyra Elem.
Palmyra Elem.
452 students
- Palmyra Middle
Palmyra Middle
343 students
- This school
Palmyra High
331 students
What this shows Palmyra High reports 331 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palmyra High compares
Palmyra 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.7% | ▼ 62% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 38% in Missouri - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.3%
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
$10,275
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 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.0%
Two or More 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.6, Palmyra High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Palmyra R-I reports $10,275 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Palmyra High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmyra Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palmyra Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palmyra High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- 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 (~331 students)
Frequently asked questions about Palmyra High
How many students attend Palmyra High?
Palmyra High has 331 students enrolled. It is a high school in Palmyra, MO. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 360 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palmyra High?
The student-teacher ratio at Palmyra High is 11.8:1, which is 8% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 25% 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 Palmyra High?
17.7% of students at Palmyra High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palmyra High?
The largest demographic group at Palmyra High is White at 90.0% of enrollment, in Palmyra, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palmyra High?
Palmyra High has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Palmyra High rank among public schools in Palmyra?
By Resource Investment Index, Palmyra High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Palmyra, 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 Palmyra R-I?
Besides Palmyra High, Palmyra R-I also operates Palmyra Elem. (452 students) and Palmyra Middle (343 students). See the Palmyra R-I district page for the complete list.