- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
South Pemiscot High shrank from 245 students in 2022-23 to 232 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE held 20.1 → 20.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 292853001764 · Steele, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
263 enr · 13.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Elementary (235 students)
South Pemiscot High shrank from 245 students in 2022-23 to 232 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE held 20.1 → 20.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
South Pemiscot High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
South Pemiscot High
263 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary
235 students
- East Elementar 80
East Elementary
80 students
What this shows South Pemiscot High reports 263 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Pemiscot High compares
South Pemiscot 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,858
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
Counselors2.0 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.
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
District finance for South Pemiscot Co. R-V reports $11,858 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 80
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide other 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 (~263 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 245 (2022-23) → 232 (2023-24), down 13.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.