- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Plattsburg, MO
Plattsburg High
Federal NCES profile for Plattsburg High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292529001458
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plattsburg High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Plattsburg · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 23.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Plattsburg High has class sizes smaller than 77% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plattsburg High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Plattsburg, MO.
School address
District: Clinton Co. R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 292529001458 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Plattsburg High grew from 174 students in 2022-23 to 187 in 2023-24 (+7.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.2 → 18.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 292529001458 · Plattsburg, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
200 enr · 10.5:1 · 23.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Ellis Elem. (301 students)
Plattsburg High grew from 174 students in 2022-23 to 187 in 2023-24 (+7.5%). Teacher FTE lost 19.2 → 18.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Plattsburg High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ellis Elem.
Ellis Elem.
301 students
- This school
Plattsburg High
200 students
- Clinton Co. R-
Clinton Co. R-Iii Middle
197 students
What this shows Plattsburg High reports 200 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plattsburg High compares
Plattsburg High is a growing 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 18% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.0% | ▼ 50% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 200 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
200
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 23% in Missouri - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.5%
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
$13,277
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 200 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.5%
Two or More 15.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
African American 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 77.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.4, Plattsburg High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Clinton Co. R-Iii reports $13,277 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Plattsburg High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellis Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clinton Co. R-Iii Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plattsburg High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- 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 (~200 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Plattsburg High
How many students attend Plattsburg High?
Plattsburg High has 200 students enrolled. It is a high school in Plattsburg, MO. CCD year-over-year: 174 (2022-23) → 187 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plattsburg High?
The student-teacher ratio at Plattsburg High is 10.5:1, which is 18% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 33% 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 Plattsburg High?
23.0% of students at Plattsburg High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plattsburg High?
The largest demographic group at Plattsburg High is White at 77.5% of enrollment, in Plattsburg, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plattsburg High?
Plattsburg High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Plattsburg High rank among public schools in Plattsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Plattsburg High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Plattsburg, 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 Clinton Co. R-Iii?
Besides Plattsburg High, Clinton Co. R-Iii also operates Ellis Elem. (301 students) and Clinton Co. R-Iii Middle (197 students). See the Clinton Co. R-Iii district page for the complete list.