- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Creighton, MO
Sherwood High
Federal NCES profile for Sherwood 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 291032000335
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sherwood High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Creighton · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 28.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Sherwood High has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sherwood High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Creighton, MO.
School address
District: Sherwood Cass R-Viii · Missouri
NCES ID 291032000335 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Sherwood High shrank from 256 students in 2022-23 to 238 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE held 19.5 → 19.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 291032000335 · Creighton, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
221 enr · 11.6:1 · 28.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Sherwood Elem. (336 students)
Sherwood High shrank from 256 students in 2022-23 to 238 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE held 19.5 → 19.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Sherwood High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sherwood Elem.
Sherwood Elem.
336 students
- This school
Sherwood High
221 students
- Sherwood Middl
Sherwood Middle
176 students
What this shows Sherwood High reports 221 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sherwood High compares
Sherwood High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.5% | ▼ 38% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 221 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
221
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.5%
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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 36% in Missouri - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.3%
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
$10,795
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 221 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 94.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 94.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.4, Sherwood High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Sherwood Cass R-Viii reports $10,795 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sherwood High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sherwood Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sherwood High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- 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 (~221 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sherwood High
How many students attend Sherwood High?
Sherwood High has 221 students enrolled. It is a high school in Creighton, MO. CCD year-over-year: 256 (2022-23) → 238 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherwood High?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherwood High is 11.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sherwood High?
28.5% of students at Sherwood High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sherwood High?
The largest demographic group at Sherwood High is White at 94.6% of enrollment, in Creighton, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sherwood High?
Sherwood 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 Sherwood High rank among public schools in Creighton?
By Resource Investment Index, Sherwood High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Creighton, 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 Sherwood Cass R-Viii?
Besides Sherwood High, Sherwood Cass R-Viii also operates Sherwood Elem. (336 students) and Sherwood Middle (176 students). See the Sherwood Cass R-Viii district page for the complete list.