- Enrollment
- 954
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Waynesville, MO
Waynesville Sr. High
Federal NCES profile for Waynesville Sr. 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 293144002175
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waynesville Sr. High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Waynesville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 25.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Waynesville Sr. High has class sizes larger than 97% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waynesville Sr. High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Waynesville, MO.
School address
District: Waynesville R-Vi · Missouri
NCES ID 293144002175 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Waynesville Sr. High held near 1,693 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 85.8 → 91.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 293144002175 · Waynesville, MO High · MID · TRAD
1,719 enr · 20.2:1 · 25.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Freedom Elem. (954 students)
Waynesville Sr. High held near 1,693 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 85.8 → 91.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Waynesville Sr. High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Waynesville Sr. High
1,719 students
- Freedom Elem.
Freedom Elem.
954 students
- Waynesville Ea
Waynesville East Elem.
920 students
- Waynesville Mi
Waynesville Middle
906 students
- 6th Grade Cent 451
6th Grade Center
451 students
- Partridge Elem 375
Partridge Elem.
375 students
What this shows Waynesville Sr. High reports 1,719 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waynesville Sr. High compares
Waynesville Sr. 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 58% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.5% | ▼ 45% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,719 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,719
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 58% above state mean
Top 97% in Missouri - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.5%
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
$11,863
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
168
in-school suspensions + 95 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 11.1%
African American 10.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.2%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Waynesville Sr. High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waynesville R-Vi reports $11,863 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waynesville Sr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waynesville East Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waynesville Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| 6th Grade Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Partridge Elem. | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waynesville Sr. High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~1,719 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waynesville Sr. High
How many students attend Waynesville Sr. High?
Waynesville Sr. High has 1,719 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waynesville, MO. CCD year-over-year: 1,704 (2022-23) → 1,693 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waynesville Sr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at Waynesville Sr. High is 20.2:1, which is 58% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waynesville Sr. High?
25.5% of students at Waynesville Sr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waynesville Sr. High?
The largest demographic group at Waynesville Sr. High is White at 58.8% of enrollment, in Waynesville, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waynesville Sr. High?
Waynesville Sr. 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 Waynesville Sr. High rank among public schools in Waynesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Waynesville Sr. High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Waynesville, 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 Waynesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Waynesville R-Vi?
Besides Waynesville Sr. High, Waynesville R-Vi also operates Freedom Elem. (954 students), Waynesville East Elem. (920 students), and Waynesville Middle (906 students). See the Waynesville R-Vi district page for the complete list.