Enrollment
59
High
DISTRICT 58 · STATE 501
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BALLARD R-II·NCES 290417000042
BALLARD HIGH
10247 NE State Route 18, BUTLER, MO 64730 · (816) 297-2656 · Bates County
GRADES 07–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL59 STUDENTS
C-
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Scored higher than 24% of Missouri public high schools
- CTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Missouri public high schools
Student : Teacher
6.5:1
9 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 6.7:1 · STATE 12.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
49%
29 students
DISTRICT 54% · STATE 54%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 10 | 17% |
| Grade 8 | 12 | 20% |
| Grade 9 | 8 | 14% |
| Grade 10 | 16 | 27% |
| Grade 11 | 7 | 12% |
| Grade 12 | 6 | 10% |
Student demographics
19%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 15% · STATE 52% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within BALLARD R-II. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like BALLARD HIGH
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| BALLARD HIGH this school | 59 | 49.2% | N/A |
| LEETON HIGH LEETON | 103 | 50.5% | 20.3% |
| LESTERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL LESTERVILLE | 70 | 54.3% | N/A |
| BUNKER HIGH BUNKER | 123 | 54.5% | 31.2% |
| GRUNDY CO. HIGH GALT | 68 | 58.8% | N/A |
| SOUTH NODAWAY HIGH BARNARD | 71 | 40.8% | N/A |
Matched among Missouri high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where BALLARD HIGH ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In Bates County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 59 | #506 of 561 | #5 of 6 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
59
+8 (+16%) vs 2020
0% since 1990-91, when it was 59
Student : Teacher
6.5:1
was 6.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 59 | 9.1 | 6.5:1 | 49% (29) |
| 2023-24 | 56 | 8.9 | 6.3:1 | 55% (31) |
| 2022-23 | 50 | 8.6 | 5.8:1 | 44% (22) |
| 2020-21 | 51 | 8 | 6.4:1 | 51% (26) |
| 2017-18 | 56 | 9.3 | 6.0:1 | 45% (25) |
| 2015-16 | 60 | 9 | 6.7:1 | 45% (27) |
| 2010-11 | 71 | 9 | 7.9:1 | 30% (21) |
| 2000-01 | 88 | 9 | 9.8:1 | 30% (26) |
| 1990-91 | 59 | 7 | 8.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for BALLARD HIGH.
Since 2017-18: students up 5% (56 to 59); teachers down 1% (9.3 to 9.1).
About BALLARD HIGH
BALLARD HIGH is a high school located in BUTLER, Missouri, in Bates County. The school's enrollment of 59 students covers grades 7 through 12. Enrollment is 88% lower than the average for high schools in Missouri, which is about 501.
BALLARD HIGH is among 2 schools run by BALLARD R-II, which serves 116 students.
White students are the large majority at BALLARD HIGH, with 90% of enrollment. Enrollment also includes 3% Hispanic and 3% Asian. The county population is about 93% White, within a few points of the school. The chance that two students picked at random at BALLARD HIGH belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 19%.
The teaching staff at BALLARD HIGH is 9.1 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the ratio is 6.5:1. That ratio is under the 12.2:1 average for high schools in Missouri. The percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is 49%. Public schools in Bates County average 41%.
Measured against Missouri public high schools, BALLARD HIGH receives a C-. The grade weighs proficiency most heavily, then how results compare with what the school's low-income share predicts, then the three-year change.
Across Bates County, median household income is about $60,733, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 15%, and roughly 11% of residents are in poverty. BALLARD HIGH is among the 15 public schools in Bates County.
The school nearest to BALLARD HIGH is BALLARD ELEM., at a distance of less than a tenth of a mile.
The federal government classifies BALLARD HIGH's location as Rural: Remote.
Enrollment was 51 in 2020-21 and 59 in 2024-25, a increase of 8 students.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at BALLARD HIGH. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Bates County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
16,186
Census ACS
Median income
$60,733
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
15%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
15
2,514 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in BUTLER
- BUTLER HIGHHigh · 476 students
- BUTLER ELEM.Elementary · 410 students
- BUTLER EARLY CHILDHOODElementary · 85 students
- BALLARD ELEM.Elementary · 57 students
Other Ballard High schools
3 other US public schools in 4 states are named Ballard High. BALLARD HIGH is the 4th largest of the 4.
- Ballard HighLouisville, KY · 2,148 students
- Ballard High SchoolSEATTLE, WA · 1,697 students
- Ballard High SchoolHuxley, IA · 586 students
Nearby schools
- BALLARD ELEM.0.0 mi · 57
- SHERWOOD HIGH10.3 mi · 221
- SHERWOOD ELEM.10.3 mi · 336
- SHERWOOD MIDDLE10.3 mi · 176
- ADRIAN ELEM.11.3 mi · 314
- ADRIAN SR. HIGH11.3 mi · 375
Frequently asked questions
About BALLARD HIGHHow large is BALLARD HIGH?
BALLARD HIGH enrolls approximately 59 students in grades 07-12.
Is BALLARD HIGH an elementary, middle, or high school?
BALLARD HIGH is a high school covering grades 07-12.
How many students per teacher at BALLARD HIGH?
Approximately 6.5:1 students per teacher at BALLARD HIGH.
How diverse is BALLARD HIGH?
BALLARD HIGH reports a student body of 90% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Black, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Is BALLARD HIGH public or private?
BALLARD HIGH is a public K-12 school, overseen by BALLARD R-II.
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