Enrollment
1,945
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Maryland Heights, MO
Pattonville Sr. High
Federal NCES profile for Pattonville Sr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292370001421
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pattonville Sr. High earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Maryland Heights · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 29.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pattonville Sr. High has class sizes larger than 83% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pattonville Sr. High ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Maryland Heights, MO.
School address
District: Pattonville R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 292370001421 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
126.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.0%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pattonville Sr. High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pattonville Sr. High
Pattonville Sr. High is a large high school in Maryland Heights, Missouri, enrolling 1,945 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Missouri, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,945 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 51 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #6, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (37%) and African American (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 229 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Pattonville R-Iii spends $16,234 per pupil, 26% above the Missouri average, a better-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 534 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,945 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 24 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Pattonville R-Iii also operates Pattonville Heights Middle (680 students) and Robert Drummond Elem. (667 students) alongside Pattonville Sr. High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pattonville Sr. High compares
Pattonville Sr. High on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 20% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.0% | ▼ 37% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,945 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,945
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 83% in Missouri - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,234
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $12,931
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors8.5 FTE
Per 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
332
in-school suspensions + 202 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 24 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 36.7%
African American 35.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Two or More 9.5%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 36.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Pattonville Sr. High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pattonville R-Iii, which includes Pattonville Sr. High.
$16,234
Per student
+26%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 85.7%
State 9.3%
Federal 5.0%
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.
How Pattonville Sr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pattonville Heights Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert Drummond Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Holman Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willow Brook Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bridgeway Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pattonville Sr. High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,945 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Pattonville Sr. High
How many students attend Pattonville Sr. High?
Pattonville Sr. High has 1,945 students enrolled. It is a high school in Maryland Heights, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pattonville Sr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Pattonville Sr. High is 15.4:1, which is 20% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pattonville Sr. High?
29.0% of students at Pattonville Sr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pattonville Sr. High?
The largest demographic group at Pattonville Sr. High is White at 36.7% of enrollment, in Maryland Heights, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pattonville Sr. High?
Pattonville Sr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pattonville Sr. High rank among public schools in Maryland Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Pattonville Sr. High ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Maryland Heights, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Maryland Heights on the city page.
Is Pattonville Sr. High a good school?
Pattonville Sr. High earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Pattonville R-Iii?
Besides Pattonville Sr. High, Pattonville R-Iii also operates Pattonville Heights Middle (680 students), Robert Drummond Elem. (667 students), and Holman Middle (639 students). See the Pattonville R-Iii district page for the complete list.
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