Enrollment
2,148
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 293045002090
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 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 53/100 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
- 53
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
135.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.6%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Troy Buchanan High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Troy Buchanan High
Troy Buchanan High is a large high school in Troy, Missouri, enrolling 2,148 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.9:1 is larger than about 87% of Missouri schools and 24% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Missouri, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,148 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 55 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #11.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 321 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Troy R-Iii also operates Troy South Middle School (760 students) and Troy Middle (732 students) alongside Troy Buchanan High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Troy Buchanan High compares
Troy Buchanan High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,453
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Troy R-Iii, which includes Troy Buchanan High.
$10,453
Per student
-19%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.2%
State 36.1%
Federal 15.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,148 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
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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.
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 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Troy Buchanan High a good school?
Troy Buchanan High earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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