- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Union, MO
Union High
Federal NCES profile for Union High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 293057002101
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Union · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 23.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Union High has class sizes larger than 81% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union High ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Union, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Union High held near 993 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 63.3 → 64.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 293057002101 · Union, MO High · MID · TRAD
956 enr · 15.2:1 · 23.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Union Middle (704 students)
Union High held near 993 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 63.3 → 64.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Union High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Union High
956 students
- Union Middle
Union Middle
704 students
- Central Elem.
Central Elem.
643 students
- Prairie Dell E
Prairie Dell Elementary
495 students
- Beaufort Elem. 322
Beaufort Elem.
322 students
What this shows Union High reports 956 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union High compares
Union 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.8% | ▼ 48% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 956 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
956
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 81% in Missouri - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$11,594
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
160
in-school suspensions + 98 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.6%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.8, Union High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Union R-Xi reports $11,594 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Union High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie Dell Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beaufort Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~956 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Union High
How many students attend Union High?
Union High has 956 students enrolled. It is a high school in Union, MO. CCD year-over-year: 1,011 (2022-23) → 993 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union High?
The student-teacher ratio at Union High is 15.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Union High?
23.8% of students at Union High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union High?
The largest demographic group at Union High is White at 91.6% of enrollment, in Union, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union High?
Union High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Union High rank among public schools in Union?
By Resource Investment Index, Union High ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Union, 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 Union on the city page.
What other schools are in Union R-Xi?
Besides Union High, Union R-Xi also operates Union Middle (704 students), Central Elem. (643 students), and Prairie Dell Elementary (495 students). See the Union R-Xi district page for the complete list.