- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292370001421
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 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 50/100 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
- 50
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Pattonville Sr. High held near 1,898 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 126.3 → 127.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 292370001421 · Maryland Heights, MO High · MID · TRAD
1,945 enr · 15.4:1 · 29.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Pattonville Heights Middle (680 students)
Pattonville Sr. High held near 1,898 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 126.3 → 127.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Pattonville Sr. High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pattonville Sr. High
1,945 students
- Pattonville He 680
Pattonville Heights Middle
680 students
- Robert Drummon 667
Robert Drummond Elem.
667 students
- Holman Middle 639
Holman Middle
639 students
- Willow Brook E 459
Willow Brook Elem.
459 students
- Bridgeway Elem 417
Bridgeway Elem.
417 students
What this shows Pattonville Sr. High reports 1,945 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pattonville Sr. High compares
Pattonville Sr. High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,871
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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
District finance for Pattonville R-Iii reports $15,871 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,945 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,893 (2022-23) → 1,898 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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 50/100 (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 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.
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.