Enrollment
221
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 293171002220
👥 S:T ratio 54
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 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 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Weston · Resource Index
- 59
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.3%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-86% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Platte High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Platte High
West Platte High is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Weston, Missouri, enrolling 221 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.3% free-meal eligibility runs 86% below the Missouri average.
Enrollment of 221 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 2,313 Missouri schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 69 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #14.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 221 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
12.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 21 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
West Platte Co. R-Ii also operates Central Elem. (354 students) and West Platte Middle (170 students) alongside West Platte High.
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 West Platte High compares
West Platte 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,133
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $12,931
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Platte Co. R-Ii, which includes West Platte High.
$15,133
Per student
+17%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 80.0%
State 13.4%
Federal 6.7%
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 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
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 170
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Similar high 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 (~221 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Weston on the city page.
Is West Platte High a good school?
West Platte High earns 59/100 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 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.
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