- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Seymour, MO
Seymour High
Federal NCES profile for Seymour High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292793001721
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seymour High earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Seymour · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 21.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Seymour High has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seymour High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Seymour, MO.
School address
District: Seymour R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 292793001721 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Seymour High held near 231 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.8 → 19.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 292793001721 · Seymour, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
226 enr · 13.3:1 · 21.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Seymour Elem. (310 students)
Seymour High held near 231 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.8 → 19.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Seymour High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seymour Elem.
Seymour Elem.
310 students
- This school
Seymour High
226 students
- Seymour Middle
Seymour Middle
160 students
What this shows Seymour High reports 226 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seymour High compares
Seymour 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.3% | ▼ 54% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 226 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
226
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 60% in Missouri - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,372
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 226 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 89.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.8, Seymour High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Seymour R-Ii reports $13,372 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Seymour High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seymour Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Seymour Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seymour High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 160
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~226 students)
Frequently asked questions about Seymour High
How many students attend Seymour High?
Seymour High has 226 students enrolled. It is a high school in Seymour, MO. CCD year-over-year: 240 (2022-23) → 231 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seymour High?
The student-teacher ratio at Seymour High is 13.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Seymour High?
21.3% of students at Seymour High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seymour High?
The largest demographic group at Seymour High is White at 89.4% of enrollment, in Seymour, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seymour High?
Seymour High has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Seymour High rank among public schools in Seymour?
By Resource Investment Index, Seymour High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Seymour, 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 Seymour R-Ii?
Besides Seymour High, Seymour R-Ii also operates Seymour Elem. (310 students) and Seymour Middle (160 students). See the Seymour R-Ii district page for the complete list.