- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Potosi, MO
Potosi High
Federal NCES profile for Potosi 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 292550001497
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Potosi High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Potosi · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Potosi High has class sizes larger than 90% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Potosi High ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Potosi, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Potosi High held near 679 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 43.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 292550001497 · Potosi, MO High · MID · TRAD
673 enr · 16.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Potosi Elem. (683 students)
Potosi High held near 679 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 43.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Potosi High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Potosi Elem.
Potosi Elem.
683 students
- This school
Potosi High
673 students
- Trojan Interme
Trojan Intermediate
438 students
- John a. Evans
John a. Evans Middle
316 students
What this shows Potosi High reports 673 students on the CCD universe file.
How Potosi High compares
Potosi 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 28% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 117% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 673 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
673
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 117% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 90% in Missouri - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.2%
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
$11,029
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.4%
Two or More 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 95.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.9, Potosi High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Potosi R-Iii reports $11,029 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Potosi High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potosi Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Trojan Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John a. Evans Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Potosi High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~673 students)
Frequently asked questions about Potosi High
How many students attend Potosi High?
Potosi High has 673 students enrolled. It is a high school in Potosi, MO. CCD year-over-year: 682 (2022-23) → 679 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Potosi High?
The student-teacher ratio at Potosi High is 16.4:1, which is 28% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Potosi High?
100.0% of students at Potosi High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Potosi High?
The largest demographic group at Potosi High is White at 95.4% of enrollment, in Potosi, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Potosi High?
Potosi 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 Potosi High rank among public schools in Potosi?
By Resource Investment Index, Potosi High ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Potosi, 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 Potosi on the city page.
What other schools are in Potosi R-Iii?
Besides Potosi High, Potosi R-Iii also operates Potosi Elem. (683 students), Trojan Intermediate (438 students), and John a. Evans Middle (316 students). See the Potosi R-Iii district page for the complete list.