- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tipton, MO
Tipton High
Federal NCES profile for Tipton High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 293033002073
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tipton High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Tipton · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 20.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Tipton High has class sizes smaller than 83% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tipton High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Tipton, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Tipton High shrank from 206 students in 2022-23 to 190 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.9 → 15.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 293033002073 · Tipton, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
185 enr · 9.7:1 · 20.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Tipton Elem. (222 students)
Tipton High shrank from 206 students in 2022-23 to 190 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE lost 19.9 → 15.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Tipton High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tipton Elem.
Tipton Elem.
222 students
- This school
Tipton High
185 students
- Tipton Middle
Tipton Middle School
122 students
What this shows Tipton High reports 185 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tipton High compares
Tipton High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.7:1 | ▼ 24% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.4% | ▼ 56% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 185 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
185
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 17% in Missouri - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.8%
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
$11,625
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: White at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.3, Tipton High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Tipton R-Vi reports $11,625 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tipton High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tipton Elem. | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tipton Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tipton High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 122
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~185 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tipton High
How many students attend Tipton High?
Tipton High has 185 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tipton, MO. CCD year-over-year: 206 (2022-23) → 190 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tipton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Tipton High is 9.7:1, which is 24% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 38% 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 Tipton High?
20.4% of students at Tipton High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tipton High?
The largest demographic group at Tipton High is White at 94.1% of enrollment, in Tipton, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tipton High?
Tipton High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Tipton High rank among public schools in Tipton?
By Resource Investment Index, Tipton High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Tipton, 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 Tipton R-Vi?
Besides Tipton High, Tipton R-Vi also operates Tipton Elem. (222 students) and Tipton Middle School (122 students). See the Tipton R-Vi district page for the complete list.