- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Warrenton, MO
Warrenton High
Federal NCES profile for Warrenton 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 293105002151
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Warrenton High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Warrenton · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 31.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Warrenton High has class sizes larger than 88% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Warrenton High ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Warrenton, MO.
School address
District: Warren Co. R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 293105002151 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Warrenton High held near 978 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.4 → 58.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 293105002151 · Warrenton, MO High · MID · TRAD
974 enr · 16.2:1 · 31.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Black Hawk Middle (696 students)
Warrenton High held near 978 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.4 → 58.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Warrenton High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Warrenton High
974 students
- Black Hawk Mid
Black Hawk Middle
696 students
- Warrior Ridge
Warrior Ridge Elem.
497 students
- Rebecca Boone
Rebecca Boone Elem.
424 students
- Daniel Boone E 329
Daniel Boone Elem.
329 students
- Early Learning 61
Early Learning Center
61 students
What this shows Warrenton High reports 974 students on the CCD universe file.
How Warrenton High compares
Warrenton 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 27% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.7% | ▼ 31% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 974 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
974
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 88% in Missouri - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.5%
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
$11,362
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 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.9%
Two or More 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
African American 2.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.1, Warrenton High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
District finance for Warren Co. R-Iii reports $11,362 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Warrenton High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hawk Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Warrior Ridge Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rebecca Boone Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Daniel Boone Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Early Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Warrenton High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 61
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~974 students)
Frequently asked questions about Warrenton High
How many students attend Warrenton High?
Warrenton High has 974 students enrolled. It is a high school in Warrenton, MO. CCD year-over-year: 997 (2022-23) → 978 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Warrenton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Warrenton High is 16.2:1, which is 27% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Warrenton High?
31.7% of students at Warrenton High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Warrenton High?
The largest demographic group at Warrenton High is White at 84.9% of enrollment, in Warrenton, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Warrenton High?
Warrenton 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 Warrenton High rank among public schools in Warrenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Warrenton High ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Warrenton, 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 Warrenton on the city page.
What other schools are in Warren Co. R-Iii?
Besides Warrenton High, Warren Co. R-Iii also operates Black Hawk Middle (696 students), Warrior Ridge Elem. (497 students), and Rebecca Boone Elem. (424 students). See the Warren Co. R-Iii district page for the complete list.