- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Puxico, MO
Puxico High
Federal NCES profile for Puxico High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292565001508
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Puxico High earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Puxico · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 39.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Puxico High has class sizes smaller than 70% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Puxico High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Puxico, MO.
School address
District: Puxico R-Viii · Missouri
NCES ID 292565001508 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Puxico High grew from 184 students in 2022-23 to 209 in 2023-24 (+13.6%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 17.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 292565001508 · Puxico, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
191 enr · 11.2:1 · 39.7% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Puxico Elem. (308 students)
Puxico High grew from 184 students in 2022-23 to 209 in 2023-24 (+13.6%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 17.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Puxico High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Puxico Elem.
Puxico Elem.
308 students
- This school
Puxico High
191 students
- Puxico Jr. Hig
Puxico Jr. High
176 students
- Mingo Puxico T 37
Mingo Puxico Technical High
37 students
What this shows Puxico High reports 191 students on the CCD universe file.
How Puxico High compares
Puxico 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.7% | ▼ 14% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 191 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
191
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 30% in Missouri - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
1.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,977
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 191 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.2%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 1.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.1, Puxico High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Puxico R-Viii reports $10,977 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Puxico High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puxico Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Puxico Jr. High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mingo Puxico Technical High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Puxico High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- 37:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~191 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Puxico High
How many students attend Puxico High?
Puxico High has 191 students enrolled. It is a high school in Puxico, MO. CCD year-over-year: 184 (2022-23) → 209 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Puxico High?
The student-teacher ratio at Puxico High is 11.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 29% 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 Puxico High?
39.7% of students at Puxico High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Puxico High?
The largest demographic group at Puxico High is White at 94.2% of enrollment, in Puxico, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Puxico High?
Puxico High has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Puxico High rank among public schools in Puxico?
By Resource Investment Index, Puxico High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Puxico, 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 Puxico R-Viii?
Besides Puxico High, Puxico R-Viii also operates Puxico Elem. (308 students), Puxico Jr. High (176 students), and Mingo Puxico Technical High (37 students). See the Puxico R-Viii district page for the complete list.