- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Perryville, MO
Perryville Sr. High
Federal NCES profile for Perryville Sr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292453002387
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Perryville Sr. High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Missouri schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Perryville · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 29.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Perryville Sr. High has class sizes larger than 92% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Perryville Sr. High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Perryville, MO.
School address
District: Perry Co. 32 · Missouri
NCES ID 292453002387 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Perryville Sr. High held near 753 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.1 → 42.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 292453002387 · Perryville, MO High · MID · TRAD
743 enr · 16.9:1 · 29.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Perryville Primary Center (492 students)
Perryville Sr. High held near 753 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.1 → 42.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Perryville Sr. High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Perryville Sr. High
743 students
- Perryville Pri
Perryville Primary Center
492 students
- Perry Co. Midd
Perry Co. Middle
439 students
- Perryville Ele
Perryville Elem.
429 students
What this shows Perryville Sr. High reports 743 students on the CCD universe file.
How Perryville Sr. High compares
Perryville 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 32% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.7% | ▼ 36% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 743 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
743
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 92% in Missouri - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.5%
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
$11,203
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
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 387 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
161
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.8, Perryville Sr. High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Perry Co. 32 reports $11,203 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Perryville Sr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perryville Primary Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Perry Co. Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Perryville Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Perryville Sr. High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~743 students)
Frequently asked questions about Perryville Sr. High
How many students attend Perryville Sr. High?
Perryville Sr. High has 743 students enrolled. It is a high school in Perryville, MO. CCD year-over-year: 755 (2022-23) → 753 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perryville Sr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Perryville Sr. High is 16.9:1, which is 32% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Perryville Sr. High?
29.7% of students at Perryville Sr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Perryville Sr. High?
The largest demographic group at Perryville Sr. High is White at 90.4% of enrollment, in Perryville, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Perryville Sr. High?
Perryville Sr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Perryville Sr. High rank among public schools in Perryville?
By Resource Investment Index, Perryville Sr. High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Perryville, 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 Perry Co. 32?
Besides Perryville Sr. High, Perry Co. 32 also operates Perryville Primary Center (492 students), Perry Co. Middle (439 students), and Perryville Elem. (429 students). See the Perry Co. 32 district page for the complete list.