- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292964002050
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 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 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Missouri schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Strafford · Resource Index
- 44
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Strafford High held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.6 → 27.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 292964002050 · Strafford, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
437 enr · 16.2:1 · 27.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Strafford Middle (411 students)
Strafford High held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.6 → 27.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Strafford High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Strafford High
437 students
- Strafford Midd
Strafford Middle
411 students
- Strafford Elem
Strafford Elem.
380 students
- Cogdill Early
Cogdill Early Childhood Center
180 students
What this shows Strafford High reports 437 students on the CCD universe file.
How Strafford High compares
Strafford 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 | 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 methodology
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
$9,909
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 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.
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
District finance for Strafford R-Vi reports $9,909 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 30:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
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 (~437 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 399 (2022-23) → 394 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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 44/100 (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 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.
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.