- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Weston, MO
West Platte High
Federal NCES profile for West Platte High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 293171002220
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Platte High earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Weston · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 6.3%
- free-lunch eligible
West Platte High has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Platte High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Weston, MO.
School address
District: West Platte Co. R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 293171002220 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
West Platte High grew from 206 students in 2022-23 to 218 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE held 19.8 → 19.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 293171002220 · Weston, MO High · SMALL · TRAD
221 enr · 11.6:1 · 6.3% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Elem. (354 students)
West Platte High grew from 206 students in 2022-23 to 218 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE held 19.8 → 19.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
West Platte High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Elem.
Central Elem.
354 students
- This school
West Platte High
221 students
- West Platte Mi
West Platte Middle
170 students
What this shows West Platte High reports 221 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Platte High compares
West Platte 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.3% | ▼ 86% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 221 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
221
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 36% in Missouri - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,246
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 221 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 21 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 86.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 1.8%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.9, West Platte High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Platte Co. R-Ii reports $15,246 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Platte High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Platte Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Platte High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 170
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
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 (~221 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Platte High
How many students attend West Platte High?
West Platte High has 221 students enrolled. It is a high school in Weston, MO. CCD year-over-year: 206 (2022-23) → 218 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Platte High?
The student-teacher ratio at West Platte High is 11.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Platte High?
6.3% of students at West Platte High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Platte High?
The largest demographic group at West Platte High is White at 86.9% of enrollment, in Weston, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Platte High?
West Platte High has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher 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 West Platte High rank among public schools in Weston?
By Resource Investment Index, West Platte High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Weston, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in West Platte Co. R-Ii?
Besides West Platte High, West Platte Co. R-Ii also operates Central Elem. (354 students) and West Platte Middle (170 students). See the West Platte Co. R-Ii district page for the complete list.