- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richland, MO
Richland High
Federal NCES profile for Richland High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292643001551
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richland High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Richland · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 42.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Richland High has class sizes smaller than 74% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richland High ranks #3 of 3 schools in Richland, MO.
School address
District: Richland R-Iv · Missouri
NCES ID 292643001551 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Richland High held near 213 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.8 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 292643001551 · Richland, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
218 enr · 10.9:1 · 42.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Richland Elem. (240 students)
Richland High held near 213 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.8 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
How Richland High compares
Richland 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 15% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.6% | ▼ 8% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 218 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
218
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 26% in Missouri - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,336
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 218 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
African American 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 94.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.6, Richland High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Richland R-Iv reports $12,336 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richland High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland Elem. | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richland High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~218 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richland High
How many students attend Richland High?
Richland High has 218 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richland, MO. CCD year-over-year: 204 (2022-23) → 213 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richland High?
The student-teacher ratio at Richland High is 10.9:1, which is 15% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 31% 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 Richland High?
42.6% of students at Richland High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richland High?
The largest demographic group at Richland High is White at 94.5% of enrollment, in Richland, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richland High?
Richland 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 Richland High rank among schools in Richland?
By Resource Investment Index, Richland High ranks #3 of 3 schools in Richland, 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 Richland R-Iv?
Besides Richland High, Richland R-Iv also operates Richland Elem. (240 students). See the Richland R-Iv district page for the complete list.