- Enrollment
- 2,345
- Students per teacher
- -
High school (grades 9-12) · Sturgeon, MO
Sturgeon High
Federal NCES profile for Sturgeon High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292970002053
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sturgeon High earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Sturgeon · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.1:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 31.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sturgeon High has class sizes smaller than 87% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sturgeon High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Sturgeon, MO.
School address
District: Sturgeon R-V · Missouri
NCES ID 292970002053 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Sturgeon High held near 138 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.9 → 12.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 292970002053 · Sturgeon, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
128 enr · 9.1:1 · 31.1% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Moca-S (2,345 students)
Sturgeon High held near 138 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.9 → 12.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Sturgeon High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moca-S
Moca-S
2,345 students
- Sturgeon Eleme 221
Sturgeon Elementary
221 students
- This school 128
Sturgeon High
128 students
- Sturgeon Middl 79
Sturgeon Middle
79 students
What this shows Sturgeon High reports 128 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sturgeon High compares
Sturgeon 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 | 9.1:1 | ▼ 29% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.1% | ▼ 33% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 128 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
128
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 13% in Missouri - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$3,439
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 128 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.0%
Two or More 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.3, Sturgeon High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Sturgeon R-V reports $3,439 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sturgeon High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moca-S | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Sturgeon Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sturgeon Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sturgeon High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 79
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~128 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sturgeon High
How many students attend Sturgeon High?
Sturgeon High has 128 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sturgeon, MO. CCD year-over-year: 132 (2022-23) → 138 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sturgeon High?
The student-teacher ratio at Sturgeon High is 9.1:1, which is 29% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 42% 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 Sturgeon High?
31.1% of students at Sturgeon High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sturgeon High?
The largest demographic group at Sturgeon High is White at 93.0% of enrollment, in Sturgeon, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sturgeon High?
Sturgeon High has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Sturgeon High rank among public schools in Sturgeon?
By Resource Investment Index, Sturgeon High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Sturgeon, 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 Sturgeon R-V?
Besides Sturgeon High, Sturgeon R-V also operates Moca-S (2,345 students), Sturgeon Elementary (221 students), and Sturgeon Middle (79 students). See the Sturgeon R-V district page for the complete list.