Enrollment
145
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Walnut Grove, MO
Walnut Grove High
Federal NCES profile for Walnut Grove High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 293099002141
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walnut Grove High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 24.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 145
- students enrolled
Walnut Grove High has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Walnut Grove R-V · Missouri
NCES ID 293099002141 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.1%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Walnut Grove High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Walnut Grove High
Walnut Grove High is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Walnut Grove, Missouri, enrolling 145 students.
At 13.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Missouri median, within a few percentage points of the 12.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 145 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 211 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #159, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment) (diversity index 9/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 145 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 24.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Its district, Walnut Grove R-V, also runs Walnut Grove Elem. (144 students).
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 Walnut Grove High compares
Walnut Grove 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.1% | ▼ 48% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 145 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
145
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.1%
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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Missouri - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$10,482
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 145 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 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 95.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Two or More 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 95.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.3, Walnut Grove High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Walnut Grove R-V, which includes Walnut Grove High.
$10,482
Per student
-19%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.9%
State 32.4%
Federal 24.7%
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 Walnut Grove High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Grove Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walnut Grove High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 144
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other 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 (~145 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Walnut Grove High
How many students attend Walnut Grove High?
Walnut Grove High has 145 students enrolled. It is a public school in Walnut Grove, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Grove High?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Grove High is 13.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walnut Grove High?
24.1% of students at Walnut Grove High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walnut Grove High?
The largest demographic group at Walnut Grove High is White at 95.2% of enrollment, in Walnut Grove, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walnut Grove High?
Walnut Grove High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Walnut Grove High a good school?
Walnut Grove High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. 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 Walnut Grove R-V?
Besides Walnut Grove High, Walnut Grove R-V also operates Walnut Grove Elem. (144 students). See the Walnut Grove R-V district page for the complete list.
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