- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sullivan, MO
Sullivan Sr. High
Federal NCES profile for Sullivan Sr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 292976002057
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sullivan Sr. High earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Missouri schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Sullivan · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 32.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sullivan Sr. High has class sizes larger than 72% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sullivan Sr. High ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Sullivan, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Sullivan Sr. High held near 708 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 46.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 292976002057 · Sullivan, MO High · MID · TRAD
668 enr · 14.2:1 · 32.7% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Sullivan Primary (453 students)
Sullivan Sr. High held near 708 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 46.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Sullivan Sr. High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sullivan Sr. High
668 students
- Sullivan Prima
Sullivan Primary
453 students
- Sullivan Middl
Sullivan Middle
434 students
- Sullivan Elem.
Sullivan Elem.
386 students
What this shows Sullivan Sr. High reports 668 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sullivan Sr. High compares
Sullivan Sr. 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 11% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.7% | ▼ 29% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 668 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
668
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 72% in Missouri - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.7%
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
$10,963
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 167 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
111
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
African American 0.7%
Two or More 0.4%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.0, Sullivan Sr. High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sullivan reports $10,963 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sullivan Sr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sullivan Primary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sullivan Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sullivan Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sullivan Sr. High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~668 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sullivan Sr. High
How many students attend Sullivan Sr. High?
Sullivan Sr. High has 668 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sullivan, MO. CCD year-over-year: 719 (2022-23) → 708 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sullivan Sr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Sullivan Sr. High is 14.2:1, which is 11% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sullivan Sr. High?
32.7% of students at Sullivan Sr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sullivan Sr. High?
The largest demographic group at Sullivan Sr. High is White at 94.8% of enrollment, in Sullivan, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sullivan Sr. High?
Sullivan Sr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Sullivan Sr. High rank among public schools in Sullivan?
By Resource Investment Index, Sullivan Sr. High ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Sullivan, 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 Sullivan on the city page.
What other schools are in Sullivan?
Besides Sullivan Sr. High, Sullivan also operates Sullivan Primary (453 students), Sullivan Middle (434 students), and Sullivan Elem. (386 students). See the Sullivan district page for the complete list.