- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292648001554
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 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 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Missouri schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Richmond High held near 458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.4 → 32.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 292648001554 · Richmond, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
474 enr · 14.4:1 · 28.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunrise Elem. (460 students)
Richmond High held near 458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.4 → 32.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Richmond High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Richmond High
474 students
- Sunrise Elem.
Sunrise Elem.
460 students
- Richmond Middl
Richmond Middle
309 students
- Dear Elem.
Dear Elem.
300 students
What this shows Richmond High reports 474 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richmond High compares
Richmond 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,432
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
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.
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
District finance for Richmond R-Xvi reports $11,432 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~474 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 458 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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 35/100 (typical 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 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.
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.