- Enrollment
- 1,417
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Independence, MO
Truman High
Federal NCES profile for Truman High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291548000722
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Truman High earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Independence · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 38.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Truman High has class sizes larger than 97% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Truman High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Independence, MO.
School address
District: Independence 30 · Missouri
NCES ID 291548000722 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Truman High held near 1,700 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 90.6 → 87.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+38 students YoY 291548000722 · Independence, MO High · MID · TRAD
1,720 enr · 19.1:1 · 38.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: William Chrisman High (1,417 students)
Truman High held near 1,700 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 90.6 → 87.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Truman High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Truman High
1,720 students
- William Chrism
William Chrisman High
1,417 students
- Van Horn High
Van Horn High
1,067 students
- Clifford H. No
Clifford H. Nowlin Middle
902 students
- Bridger Middle
Bridger Middle
744 students
- Pioneer Ridge
Pioneer Ridge Middle
731 students
What this shows Truman High reports 1,720 students on the CCD universe file.
How Truman High compares
Truman 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 49% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.9% | ▼ 16% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,720 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,720
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 97% in Missouri - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.4%
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
$12,302
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 430 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
223
in-school suspensions + 134 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.3%
Hispanic or Latino 26.5%
African American 15.7%
Two or More 10.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 45.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Truman High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
District finance for Independence 30 reports $12,302 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Truman High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Chrisman High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Van Horn High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clifford H. Nowlin Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bridger Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Ridge Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Truman High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~1,720 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Truman High
How many students attend Truman High?
Truman High has 1,720 students enrolled. It is a high school in Independence, MO. CCD year-over-year: 1,662 (2022-23) → 1,700 (2023-24), nearly flat (+38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Truman High?
The student-teacher ratio at Truman High is 19.1:1, which is 49% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Truman High?
38.9% of students at Truman High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Truman High?
The largest demographic group at Truman High is White at 45.3% of enrollment, in Independence, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Truman High?
Truman High has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Truman High rank among high schools in Independence?
By Resource Investment Index, Truman High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Independence, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Independence on the city page.
What other schools are in Independence 30?
Besides Truman High, Independence 30 also operates William Chrisman High (1,417 students), Van Horn High (1,067 students), and Clifford H. Nowlin Middle (902 students). See the Independence 30 district page for the complete list.