- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hamilton, MO
Penney High
Federal NCES profile for Penney High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291359000580
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Penney High earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Missouri schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Hamilton · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.3:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 36.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Penney High has class sizes smaller than 85% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Penney High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Hamilton, MO.
School address
District: Hamilton R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 291359000580 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Penney High shrank from 203 students in 2022-23 to 192 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.1 → 19.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 291359000580 · Hamilton, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
186 enr · 9.3:1 · 36.5% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton Elem. (270 students)
Penney High shrank from 203 students in 2022-23 to 192 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 20.1 → 19.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Penney High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamilton Elem.
Hamilton Elem.
270 students
- This school
Penney High
186 students
- Hamilton Middl
Hamilton Middle
150 students
What this shows Penney High reports 186 students on the CCD universe file.
How Penney High compares
Penney 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 27% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.5% | ▼ 21% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 186 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
186
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 15% in Missouri - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.0%
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
$12,154
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 186 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 92.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.2, Penney High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Hamilton R-Ii reports $12,154 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Penney High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Penney High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 150
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~186 students)
Frequently asked questions about Penney High
How many students attend Penney High?
Penney High has 186 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hamilton, MO. CCD year-over-year: 203 (2022-23) → 192 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Penney High?
The student-teacher ratio at Penney High is 9.3:1, which is 27% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 41% 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 Penney High?
36.5% of students at Penney High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Penney High?
The largest demographic group at Penney High is White at 92.5% of enrollment, in Hamilton, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Penney High?
Penney High has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Penney High rank among public schools in Hamilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Penney High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Hamilton, 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 Hamilton R-Ii?
Besides Penney High, Hamilton R-Ii also operates Hamilton Elem. (270 students) and Hamilton Middle (150 students). See the Hamilton R-Ii district page for the complete list.