- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Steelville, MO
Steelville High
Federal NCES profile for Steelville High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292943002037
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Steelville High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Steelville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 40.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Steelville High has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Steelville High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Steelville, MO.
School address
District: Steelville R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 292943002037 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Steelville High held near 296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.7 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 292943002037 · Steelville, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
278 enr · 12.6:1 · 40.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Steelville Elem. (346 students)
Steelville High held near 296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.7 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Steelville High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Steelville Ele
Steelville Elem.
346 students
- Steelville Mid
Steelville Middle
284 students
- This school
Steelville High
278 students
What this shows Steelville High reports 278 students on the CCD universe file.
How Steelville High compares
Steelville 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.5% | ▼ 12% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Missouri - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.4%
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
$11,755
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 94.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.4, Steelville High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Steelville R-Iii reports $11,755 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Steelville High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steelville Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Steelville Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Steelville High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~278 students)
Frequently asked questions about Steelville High
How many students attend Steelville High?
Steelville High has 278 students enrolled. It is a high school in Steelville, MO. CCD year-over-year: 291 (2022-23) → 296 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steelville High?
The student-teacher ratio at Steelville High is 12.6:1, which is 2% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 20% 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 Steelville High?
40.5% of students at Steelville High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Steelville High?
The largest demographic group at Steelville High is White at 94.6% of enrollment, in Steelville, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Steelville High?
Steelville High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Steelville High rank among public schools in Steelville?
By Resource Investment Index, Steelville High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Steelville, 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 Steelville R-Iii?
Besides Steelville High, Steelville R-Iii also operates Steelville Elem. (346 students) and Steelville Middle (284 students). See the Steelville R-Iii district page for the complete list.