Enrollment
263
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Steele, MO
South Pemiscot High
Federal NCES profile for South Pemiscot High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292853001764
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Pemiscot High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Steele · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
South Pemiscot High has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Pemiscot High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Steele, MO.
School address
District: South Pemiscot Co. R-V · Missouri
NCES ID 292853001764 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+117% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Pemiscot High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Pemiscot High
South Pemiscot High is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Steele, Missouri, enrolling 263 students.
At 13.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Missouri median, within a few percentage points of the 12.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 117% above the Missouri average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 263 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 185 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #80.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and African American (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 132 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 27.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 59 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 263 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
South Pemiscot Co. R-V also operates Central Elementary (235 students) and East Elementary (80 students) alongside South Pemiscot High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South Pemiscot High compares
South Pemiscot High on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 117% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 263 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
263
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 117% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Missouri - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.2%
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
$11,099
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 132 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 58.9%
African American 26.2%
Two or More 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, South Pemiscot High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Pemiscot Co. R-V, which includes South Pemiscot High.
$11,099
Per student
-14%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.3%
State 38.7%
Federal 27.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How South Pemiscot High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Pemiscot High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 80
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~263 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Pemiscot High
How many students attend South Pemiscot High?
South Pemiscot High has 263 students enrolled. It is a public school in Steele, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Pemiscot High?
The student-teacher ratio at South Pemiscot High is 13.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Pemiscot High?
100.0% of students at South Pemiscot High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Pemiscot High?
The largest demographic group at South Pemiscot High is White at 58.9% of enrollment, in Steele, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Pemiscot High?
South Pemiscot High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Pemiscot High rank among public schools in Steele?
By Resource Investment Index, South Pemiscot High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Steele, 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 Steele on the city page.
Is South Pemiscot High a good school?
South Pemiscot High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in South Pemiscot Co. R-V?
Besides South Pemiscot High, South Pemiscot Co. R-V also operates Central Elementary (235 students) and East Elementary (80 students). See the South Pemiscot Co. R-V district page for the complete list.
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