Enrollment
474
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Richmond, MO
Richmond High
Federal NCES profile for Richmond High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292648001554
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richmond High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Missouri schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.4:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 28.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Richmond High has class sizes larger than 74% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richmond High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Richmond, MO.
School address
District: Richmond R-Xvi · Missouri
NCES ID 292648001554 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.4%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richmond High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richmond High
Richmond High is a mid-sized high school in Richmond, Missouri, enrolling 474 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 474 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 2,313 Missouri schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 482 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #456, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 237 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Richmond R-Xvi also operates Sunrise Elem. (460 students) and Richmond Middle (309 students) alongside Richmond 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 Richmond High compares
Richmond 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.4% | ▼ 38% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 474 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
474
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 74% in Missouri - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.5%
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
$11,181
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 237 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 89.5%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.6, Richmond High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richmond R-Xvi, which includes Richmond High.
$11,181
Per student
-14%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.6%
State 33.2%
Federal 14.2%
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 Richmond High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Elem. | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richmond Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dear Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richmond High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~474 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Richmond High
How many students attend Richmond High?
Richmond High has 474 students enrolled. It is a high school in Richmond, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richmond High?
The student-teacher ratio at Richmond High is 14.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richmond High?
28.4% of students at Richmond High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richmond High?
The largest demographic group at Richmond High is White at 89.5% of enrollment, in Richmond, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richmond High?
Richmond High has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Richmond High rank among public schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Richmond High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Richmond, 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 Richmond on the city page.
Is Richmond High a good school?
Richmond High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% 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 Richmond R-Xvi?
Besides Richmond High, Richmond R-Xvi also operates Sunrise Elem. (460 students), Richmond Middle (309 students), and Dear Elem. (300 students). See the Richmond R-Xvi district page for the complete list.
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