Enrollment
437
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Strafford, MO
Strafford High
Federal NCES profile for Strafford High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292964002050
👥 S:T ratio 35
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Strafford High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Missouri schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Strafford · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 27.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Strafford High has class sizes larger than 88% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Strafford High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Strafford, MO.
School address
District: Strafford R-Vi · Missouri
NCES ID 292964002050 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.1%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Strafford High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Strafford High
Strafford High is a mid-sized high school in Strafford, Missouri, enrolling 437 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.2:1 is larger than about 88% of Missouri schools and 27% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 437 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 489 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #363, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 437 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Strafford R-Vi spends $9,590 per pupil, 26% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Strafford R-Vi also operates Strafford Middle (411 students) and Strafford Elem. (380 students) alongside Strafford 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 Strafford High compares
Strafford 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 27% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.1% | ▼ 41% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 88% in Missouri - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,590
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 437 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 91.8%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.4, Strafford High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Strafford R-Vi, which includes Strafford High.
$9,590
Per student
-26%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.0%
State 24.3%
Federal 12.8%
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 Strafford High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strafford Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Strafford Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cogdill Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Strafford High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 30:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar high 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 (~437 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Strafford High
How many students attend Strafford High?
Strafford High has 437 students enrolled. It is a high school in Strafford, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Strafford High?
The student-teacher ratio at Strafford High is 16.2:1, which is 27% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Strafford High?
27.1% of students at Strafford High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Strafford High?
The largest demographic group at Strafford High is White at 91.8% of enrollment, in Strafford, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Strafford High?
Strafford High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Strafford High rank among public schools in Strafford?
By Resource Investment Index, Strafford High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Strafford, 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 Strafford on the city page.
Is Strafford High a good school?
Strafford High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of 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 Strafford R-Vi?
Besides Strafford High, Strafford R-Vi also operates Strafford Middle (411 students), Strafford Elem. (380 students), and Cogdill Early Childhood Center (180 students). See the Strafford R-Vi district page for the complete list.
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