- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Smithville, MO
Smithville High
Federal NCES profile for Smithville High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292841001754
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smithville High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Missouri schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Smithville · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 8.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Smithville High has class sizes larger than 85% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smithville High ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Smithville, MO.
School address
District: Smithville R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 292841001754 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Smithville High held near 884 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 55.0 → 54.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 292841001754 · Smithville, MO High · MID · TRAD
845 enr · 15.6:1 · 8.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Eagle Heights Elementary (492 students)
Smithville High held near 884 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 55.0 → 54.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Smithville High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Smithville High
845 students
- Eagle Heights
Eagle Heights Elementary
492 students
- Horizon Elemen
Horizon Elementary
448 students
- Smithville Mid
Smithville Middle
371 students
- Maple Elementa
Maple Elementary
358 students
What this shows Smithville High reports 845 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smithville High compares
Smithville 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.4% | ▼ 82% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 845 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
845
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 85% in Missouri - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,057
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
Counselors2.9 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.8, Smithville High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Smithville R-Ii reports $12,057 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Smithville High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Heights Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horizon Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smithville Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maple Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smithville High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~845 students)
Frequently asked questions about Smithville High
How many students attend Smithville High?
Smithville High has 845 students enrolled. It is a high school in Smithville, MO. CCD year-over-year: 906 (2022-23) → 884 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smithville High?
The student-teacher ratio at Smithville High is 15.6:1, which is 22% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Smithville High?
8.4% of students at Smithville High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smithville High?
The largest demographic group at Smithville High is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in Smithville, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smithville High?
Smithville High has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Smithville High rank among public schools in Smithville?
By Resource Investment Index, Smithville High ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Smithville, 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 Smithville on the city page.
What other schools are in Smithville R-Ii?
Besides Smithville High, Smithville R-Ii also operates Eagle Heights Elementary (492 students), Horizon Elementary (448 students), and Smithville Middle (371 students). See the Smithville R-Ii district page for the complete list.