- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Independence, MO
William Chrisman High
Federal NCES profile for William Chrisman High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 291548000724
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Chrisman High earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Independence · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 52.6%
- free-lunch eligible
William Chrisman High has class sizes larger than 92% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Chrisman High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Independence, MO.
School address
District: Independence 30 · Missouri
NCES ID 291548000724 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
William Chrisman High held near 1,441 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 83.8 → 83.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+35 students YoY 291548000724 · Independence, MO High · MID · TRAD
1,417 enr · 17.1:1 · 52.6% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Truman High (1,720 students)
William Chrisman High held near 1,441 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount). Teacher FTE held 83.8 → 83.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
William Chrisman High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Truman High
Truman High
1,720 students
- This school
William Chrisman High
1,417 students
- Van Horn High
Van Horn High
1,067 students
- Clifford H. No
Clifford H. Nowlin Middle
902 students
- Bridger Middle
Bridger Middle
744 students
- Pioneer Ridge
Pioneer Ridge Middle
731 students
What this shows William Chrisman High reports 1,417 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Chrisman High compares
William Chrisman 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 34% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.6% | ▲ 14% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,417 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,417
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 92% in Missouri - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.9%
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
$12,302
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 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
302
in-school suspensions + 207 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%
African American 14.9%
Two or More 11.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, William Chrisman High is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Independence 30 reports $12,302 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William Chrisman High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truman High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Van Horn High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clifford H. Nowlin Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bridger Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Ridge Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Chrisman High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~1,417 students)
Frequently asked questions about William Chrisman High
How many students attend William Chrisman High?
William Chrisman High has 1,417 students enrolled. It is a high school in Independence, MO. CCD year-over-year: 1,406 (2022-23) → 1,441 (2023-24), nearly flat (+35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Chrisman High?
The student-teacher ratio at William Chrisman High is 17.1:1, which is 34% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William Chrisman High?
52.6% of students at William Chrisman High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Chrisman High?
The largest demographic group at William Chrisman High is White at 53.1% of enrollment, in Independence, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Chrisman High?
William Chrisman High has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 William Chrisman High rank among high schools in Independence?
By Resource Investment Index, William Chrisman High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Independence, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Independence on the city page.
What other schools are in Independence 30?
Besides William Chrisman High, Independence 30 also operates Truman High (1,720 students), Van Horn High (1,067 students), and Clifford H. Nowlin Middle (902 students). See the Independence 30 district page for the complete list.