Enrollment
560
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Reeds Spring, MO
Reeds Spring High
Federal NCES profile for Reeds Spring 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 292616001536
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reeds Spring High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Missouri schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Reeds Spring · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 37.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Reeds Spring High has class sizes larger than 77% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Reeds Spring High ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Reeds Spring, MO.
School address
District: Reeds Spring R-Iv · Missouri
NCES ID 292616001536 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.4%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Reeds Spring High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Reeds Spring High
Reeds Spring High is a mid-sized high school in Reeds Spring, Missouri, enrolling 560 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 37.4% lands close to the Missouri typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 560 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 448 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #249.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 280 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 184 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 560 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 25 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Reeds Spring R-Iv also operates Reeds Spring Elem. (352 students) and Reeds Spring Primary (284 students) alongside Reeds Spring High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Reeds Spring High compares
Reeds Spring High on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.4% | ▼ 19% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 560 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
560
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in Missouri - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.8%
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
$13,145
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $12,931
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
134
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 25 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 84.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.2, Reeds Spring High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Reeds Spring R-Iv, which includes Reeds Spring High.
$13,145
Per student
+2%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.0%
State 11.3%
Federal 13.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Reeds Spring High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reeds Spring Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reeds Spring Primary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reeds Spring Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reeds Spring Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Reeds Spring High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~560 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Reeds Spring High
How many students attend Reeds Spring High?
Reeds Spring High has 560 students enrolled. It is a high school in Reeds Spring, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reeds Spring High?
The student-teacher ratio at Reeds Spring High is 14.7:1, which is 15% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Reeds Spring High?
37.4% of students at Reeds Spring High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reeds Spring High?
The largest demographic group at Reeds Spring High is White at 84.8% of enrollment, in Reeds Spring, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reeds Spring High?
Reeds Spring High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Reeds Spring High rank among public schools in Reeds Spring?
By Resource Investment Index, Reeds Spring High ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Reeds Spring, 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 Reeds Spring on the city page.
Is Reeds Spring High a good school?
Reeds Spring High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Missouri schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Reeds Spring R-Iv?
Besides Reeds Spring High, Reeds Spring R-Iv also operates Reeds Spring Elem. (352 students), Reeds Spring Primary (284 students), and Reeds Spring Middle (268 students). See the Reeds Spring R-Iv district page for the complete list.
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