- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mokane, MO
South Callaway High
Federal NCES profile for South Callaway High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292843001757
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Callaway High earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Mokane · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 24.2%
- free-lunch eligible
South Callaway High has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Callaway High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Mokane, MO.
School address
District: South Callaway Co. R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 292843001757 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
South Callaway High held near 237 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 22.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 292843001757 · Mokane, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
237 enr · 11.3:1 · 24.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: South Callaway Elem. (188 students)
South Callaway High held near 237 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 22.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
South Callaway High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
South Callaway High
237 students
- South Callaway
South Callaway Elem.
188 students
- South Callaway
South Callaway Middle
187 students
- South Callaway
South Callaway Early Chd Pk-02
147 students
What this shows South Callaway High reports 237 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Callaway High compares
South Callaway 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 12% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.2% | ▼ 48% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 237 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
237
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 31% in Missouri - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,098
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 237 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.0%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.0, South Callaway High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for South Callaway Co. R-Ii reports $14,098 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Callaway High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Callaway Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Callaway Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Callaway Early Chd Pk-02 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Callaway High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 187
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 147
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 (~237 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Callaway High
How many students attend South Callaway High?
South Callaway High has 237 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mokane, MO. CCD year-over-year: 248 (2022-23) → 237 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Callaway High?
The student-teacher ratio at South Callaway High is 11.3:1, which is 12% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 28% 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 South Callaway High?
24.2% of students at South Callaway High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Callaway High?
The largest demographic group at South Callaway High is White at 92.0% of enrollment, in Mokane, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Callaway High?
South Callaway High has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 South Callaway High rank among public schools in Mokane?
By Resource Investment Index, South Callaway High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Mokane, 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 South Callaway Co. R-Ii?
Besides South Callaway High, South Callaway Co. R-Ii also operates South Callaway Elem. (188 students), South Callaway Middle (187 students), and South Callaway Early Chd Pk-02 (147 students). See the South Callaway Co. R-Ii district page for the complete list.