How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Desoto 73 | University City |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Desoto, Missouri | University City, Missouri |
| Total Enrollment | 2,543 | 2,535 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 7 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.3:1 | 12.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Desoto 73 | University City |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,996 | $19,144 |
| Federal Revenue | 18.4% | 12.1% |
| State Revenue | 35.8% | 12.4% |
| Local Revenue | 45.8% | 75.5% |
Desoto 73
Federal State Local
University City
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Desoto 73 | University City |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92.9% | 13.3% |
| African American | 0.9% | 70.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.8% | 9.3% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.9% | 5.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 39.4% | 100.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Desoto 73 | University City |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 3 | 18 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 316.3:1 | 290.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.6% | 39.1% |
School Types
Desoto 73
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
University City
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 6
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.