- Enrollment
- 144
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Walnut Grove High grew from 137 students in 2022-23 to 145 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 11.2 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 293099002141 · Walnut Grove, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
145 enr · 13.2:1 · 24.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Walnut Grove Elem. (144 students)
Walnut Grove High grew from 137 students in 2022-23 to 145 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 11.2 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
How Walnut Grove High compares
Walnut Grove High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,470
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
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.
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
District finance for Walnut Grove R-V reports $11,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
Nationwide other 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 (~145 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 137 (2022-23) → 145 (2023-24), up 8.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.