- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Savannah, MO
Savannah High
Federal NCES profile for Savannah High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292757001693
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Savannah High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Savannah · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 16.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Savannah High has class sizes larger than 92% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Savannah High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Savannah, MO.
School address
District: Savannah R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 292757001693 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Savannah High held near 734 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.8 → 46.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 292757001693 · Savannah, MO High · MID · TRAD
752 enr · 17.1:1 · 16.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Minnie Cline Elem. (603 students)
Savannah High held near 734 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.8 → 46.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Savannah High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Savannah High
752 students
- Minnie Cline E
Minnie Cline Elem.
603 students
- Savannah Middl
Savannah Middle
488 students
- John Glenn Ele 280
John Glenn Elem.
280 students
- Amazonia Elem. 100
Amazonia Elem.
100 students
- Helena Elem. 99
Helena Elem.
99 students
What this shows Savannah High reports 752 students on the CCD universe file.
How Savannah High compares
Savannah 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 34% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.3% | ▼ 65% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 752 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
752
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 92% in Missouri - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.4%
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
$9,704
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 188 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 94.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.6, Savannah High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Savannah R-Iii reports $9,704 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Savannah High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnie Cline Elem. | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Savannah Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Glenn Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Amazonia Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Helena Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Savannah High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 100
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~752 students)
Frequently asked questions about Savannah High
How many students attend Savannah High?
Savannah High has 752 students enrolled. It is a high school in Savannah, MO. CCD year-over-year: 712 (2022-23) → 734 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Savannah High?
The student-teacher ratio at Savannah High is 17.1:1, which is 34% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Savannah High?
16.3% of students at Savannah High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Savannah High?
The largest demographic group at Savannah High is White at 94.5% of enrollment, in Savannah, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Savannah High?
Savannah High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Savannah High rank among public schools in Savannah?
By Resource Investment Index, Savannah High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Savannah, 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 Savannah R-Iii?
Besides Savannah High, Savannah R-Iii also operates Minnie Cline Elem. (603 students), Savannah Middle (488 students), and John Glenn Elem. (280 students). See the Savannah R-Iii district page for the complete list.