- Enrollment
- 137
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Polo, MO
Polo High
Federal NCES profile for Polo High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292541001465
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Polo High earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Polo · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.1:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Polo High has class sizes smaller than 87% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Polo High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Polo, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Polo High held near 150 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.2 → 15.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 292541001465 · Polo, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
127 enr · 9.1:1 · 35.3% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Polo Elem. (137 students)
Polo High held near 150 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.2 → 15.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Polo High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Polo Elem.
Polo Elem.
137 students
- This school
Polo High
127 students
- Polo Middle
Polo Middle
103 students
What this shows Polo High reports 127 students on the CCD universe file.
How Polo High compares
Polo 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 | 9.1:1 | ▼ 29% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▼ 23% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 127 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
127
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 13% in Missouri - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,032
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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 102 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.3%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Largest group: White at 95.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.1, Polo High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
District finance for Polo R-Vii reports $14,032 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Polo High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polo Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Polo Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Polo High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 103
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~127 students)
Frequently asked questions about Polo High
How many students attend Polo High?
Polo High has 127 students enrolled. It is a high school in Polo, MO. CCD year-over-year: 156 (2022-23) → 150 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Polo High?
The student-teacher ratio at Polo High is 9.1:1, which is 29% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 42% 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 Polo High?
35.3% of students at Polo High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Polo High?
The largest demographic group at Polo High is White at 95.3% of enrollment, in Polo, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Polo High?
Polo High has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Polo High rank among public schools in Polo?
By Resource Investment Index, Polo High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Polo, 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 Polo R-Vii?
Besides Polo High, Polo R-Vii also operates Polo Elem. (137 students) and Polo Middle (103 students). See the Polo R-Vii district page for the complete list.