Enrollment
517
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Winfield, MO
Winfield High
Federal NCES profile for Winfield High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 293219002257
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winfield High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Winfield · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 31.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Winfield High has class sizes larger than 81% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winfield High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Winfield, MO.
School address
District: Winfield R-Iv · Missouri
NCES ID 293219002257 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.3%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Winfield High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Winfield High
Winfield High is a mid-sized high school in Winfield, Missouri, enrolling 517 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 517 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 479 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #341, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 259 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
16.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Winfield R-Iv spends $9,386 per pupil, 27% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Winfield R-Iv also operates Winfield Elem. (407 students) and Winfield Intermediate (336 students) alongside Winfield 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 Winfield High compares
Winfield 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.3% | ▼ 32% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 517 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
517
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 81% in Missouri - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,386
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
80
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 92.8%
Two or More 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.7, Winfield High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Winfield R-Iv, which includes Winfield High.
$9,386
Per student
-27%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.7%
State 40.8%
Federal 15.5%
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 Winfield High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winfield Elem. | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winfield Intermediate | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winfield Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winfield High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~517 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Winfield High
How many students attend Winfield High?
Winfield High has 517 students enrolled. It is a high school in Winfield, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winfield High?
The student-teacher ratio at Winfield High is 15.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Winfield High?
31.3% of students at Winfield High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winfield High?
The largest demographic group at Winfield High is White at 92.8% of enrollment, in Winfield, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winfield High?
Winfield High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Winfield High rank among public schools in Winfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Winfield High ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Winfield, 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 Winfield on the city page.
Is Winfield High a good school?
Winfield High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Missouri schools. 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 Winfield R-Iv?
Besides Winfield High, Winfield R-Iv also operates Winfield Elem. (407 students), Winfield Intermediate (336 students), and Winfield Middle (317 students). See the Winfield R-Iv district page for the complete list.
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