- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Slater, MO
Slater High
Federal NCES profile for Slater High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292836001750
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Slater High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Slater · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 99.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Slater High has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Slater High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Slater, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Slater High held near 135 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 12.1 → 11.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 292836001750 · Slater, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
153 enr · 12.8:1 · 99.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Alexander Elem. (226 students)
Slater High held near 135 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 12.1 → 11.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
How Slater High compares
Slater 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.2% | ▲ 115% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 153 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
153
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 115% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 52% in Missouri - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.5%
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
$12,842
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 153 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.8%
Two or More 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
African American 3.3%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.7, Slater High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Slater reports $12,842 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Slater High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Slater High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~153 students)
Frequently asked questions about Slater High
How many students attend Slater High?
Slater High has 153 students enrolled. It is a high school in Slater, MO. CCD year-over-year: 131 (2022-23) → 135 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Slater High?
The student-teacher ratio at Slater High is 12.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Slater High?
99.2% of students at Slater High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Slater High?
The largest demographic group at Slater High is White at 77.8% of enrollment, in Slater, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Slater High?
Slater High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Slater High rank among public schools in Slater?
By Resource Investment Index, Slater High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Slater, 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 Slater?
Besides Slater High, Slater also operates Alexander Elem. (226 students). See the Slater district page for the complete list.