- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · St James, MO
St. James High
Federal NCES profile for St. James High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292925001872
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. James High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in St James · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 36.5%
- free-lunch eligible
St. James High has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St. James High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in St James, MO.
School address
District: St. James R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 292925001872 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
St. James High shrank from 553 students in 2022-23 to 508 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.1 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 292925001872 · St James, MO High · MID · TRAD
509 enr · 12.4:1 · 36.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Lucy Wortham James Elem. (681 students)
St. James High shrank from 553 students in 2022-23 to 508 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE lost 41.1 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
St. James High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lucy Wortham J
Lucy Wortham James Elem.
681 students
- This school
St. James High
509 students
- St. James Midd
St. James Middle
369 students
What this shows St. James High reports 509 students on the CCD universe file.
How St. James High compares
St. James 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.5% | ▼ 21% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 46% in Missouri - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,575
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 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.0%
African American 3.3%
Two or More 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.7, St. James High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for St. James R-I reports $13,575 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St. James High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy Wortham James Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. James Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St. James High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- 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 (~509 students)
Frequently asked questions about St. James High
How many students attend St. James High?
St. James High has 509 students enrolled. It is a high school in St James, MO. CCD year-over-year: 553 (2022-23) → 508 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. James High?
The student-teacher ratio at St. James High is 12.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 21% 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 St. James High?
36.5% of students at St. James High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. James High?
The largest demographic group at St. James High is White at 90.0% of enrollment, in St James, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. James High?
St. James High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 St. James High rank among public schools in St James?
By Resource Investment Index, St. James High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in St James, 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 St. James R-I?
Besides St. James High, St. James R-I also operates Lucy Wortham James Elem. (681 students) and St. James Middle (369 students). See the St. James R-I district page for the complete list.