Enrollment
752
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292757001693
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 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 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Savannah · Resource Index
- 36
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.3%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Savannah High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Savannah High
Savannah High is a lower-poverty, large high school in Savannah, Missouri, enrolling 752 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.1:1 is larger than about 92% of Missouri schools and 34% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.3% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the Missouri average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Missouri, bigger than 91% of state schools at 752 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 258 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #220, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment) (diversity index 11/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 188 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Savannah R-Iii spends $9,097 per pupil, 30% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Savannah R-Iii also operates Minnie Cline Elem. (603 students) and Savannah Middle (488 students) alongside Savannah 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 Savannah High compares
Savannah 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,097
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Savannah R-Iii, which includes Savannah High.
$9,097
Per student
-30%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.9%
State 40.4%
Federal 11.8%
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 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
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- 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
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 (~752 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 36/100 (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 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. See all public schools in Savannah on the city page.
Is Savannah High a good school?
Savannah High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% 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 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.
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