- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Troy, MO
Troy Buchanan High
Federal NCES profile for Troy Buchanan High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 293045002090
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Troy Buchanan High earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Troy · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 21.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Troy Buchanan High has class sizes larger than 87% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Troy Buchanan High ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Troy, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Troy Buchanan High held near 2,174 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 135.8 → 143.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 293045002090 · Troy, MO High · LARGE · TRAD
2,148 enr · 15.9:1 · 21.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Troy South Middle School (760 students)
Troy Buchanan High held near 2,174 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 135.8 → 143.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Troy Buchanan High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Troy Buchanan High
2,148 students
- Troy South Mid 760
Troy South Middle School
760 students
- Troy Middle 732
Troy Middle
732 students
- Cuivre Park El 578
Cuivre Park Elementary
578 students
- Wm. R. Cappel 434
Wm. R. Cappel Elem.
434 students
- Main Street El 423
Main Street Elem.
423 students
What this shows Troy Buchanan High reports 2,148 students on the CCD universe file.
How Troy Buchanan High compares
Troy Buchanan 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 24% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.6% | ▼ 53% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,148 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,148
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 87% in Missouri - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,811
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
Counselors6.7 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
149
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.4, Troy Buchanan High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Troy R-Iii reports $11,811 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Troy Buchanan High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy South Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Troy Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cuivre Park Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wm. R. Cappel Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Main Street Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Troy Buchanan High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 732
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~2,148 students)
Frequently asked questions about Troy Buchanan High
How many students attend Troy Buchanan High?
Troy Buchanan High has 2,148 students enrolled. It is a high school in Troy, MO. CCD year-over-year: 2,188 (2022-23) → 2,174 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Troy Buchanan High?
The student-teacher ratio at Troy Buchanan High is 15.9:1, which is 24% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Troy Buchanan High?
21.6% of students at Troy Buchanan High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Troy Buchanan High?
The largest demographic group at Troy Buchanan High is White at 87.8% of enrollment, in Troy, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Troy Buchanan High?
Troy Buchanan High has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Troy Buchanan High rank among public schools in Troy?
By Resource Investment Index, Troy Buchanan High ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Troy, 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 Troy on the city page.
What other schools are in Troy R-Iii?
Besides Troy Buchanan High, Troy R-Iii also operates Troy South Middle School (760 students), Troy Middle (732 students), and Cuivre Park Elementary (578 students). See the Troy R-Iii district page for the complete list.