- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ashland, MO
Southern Boone High
Federal NCES profile for Southern Boone High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292856001766
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southern Boone High earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Ashland · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 10.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Southern Boone High has class sizes larger than 83% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southern Boone High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Ashland, MO.
School address
District: Southern Boone Co. R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 292856001766 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Southern Boone High held near 544 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 38.0 → 38.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 292856001766 · Ashland, MO High · MID · TRAD
570 enr · 15.4:1 · 10.2% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Southern Boone Middle (648 students)
Southern Boone High held near 544 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 38.0 → 38.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Southern Boone High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southern Boone
Southern Boone Middle
648 students
- This school
Southern Boone High
570 students
- Southern Boone
Southern Boone Primary
471 students
- Southern Boone
Southern Boone Elem.
282 students
What this shows Southern Boone High reports 570 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southern Boone High compares
Southern Boone 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 20% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.2% | ▼ 78% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 570 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
570
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 83% in Missouri - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.2%
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
$10,613
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 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.1%
Two or More 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.2, Southern Boone High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Southern Boone Co. R-I reports $10,613 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southern Boone High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Boone Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southern Boone Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southern Boone Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southern Boone High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~570 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southern Boone High
How many students attend Southern Boone High?
Southern Boone High has 570 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ashland, MO. CCD year-over-year: 540 (2022-23) → 544 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Boone High?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern Boone High is 15.4:1, which is 20% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southern Boone High?
10.2% of students at Southern Boone High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southern Boone High?
The largest demographic group at Southern Boone High is White at 86.1% of enrollment, in Ashland, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southern Boone High?
Southern Boone High has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Southern Boone High rank among public schools in Ashland?
By Resource Investment Index, Southern Boone High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Ashland, 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 Southern Boone Co. R-I?
Besides Southern Boone High, Southern Boone Co. R-I also operates Southern Boone Middle (648 students), Southern Boone Primary (471 students), and Southern Boone Elem. (282 students). See the Southern Boone Co. R-I district page for the complete list.