How do these districts compare?
| Metric | North Mercer Co. R-III | Shell Knob 78 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Mercer, Missouri | Shell Knob, Missouri |
| Total Enrollment | 145 | 144 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 6.7:1 | 7.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | North Mercer Co. R-III | Shell Knob 78 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,441 | $24,201 |
| Federal Revenue | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| State Revenue | 32.3% | 13.4% |
| Local Revenue | 53.7% | 75.2% |
North Mercer Co. R-III
Federal State Local
Shell Knob 78
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | North Mercer Co. R-III | Shell Knob 78 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92.5% | 95.6% |
| African American | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.0% | 4.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 52.2% | 48.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | North Mercer Co. R-III | Shell Knob 78 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 80.5:1 | 120:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 30.6% | 21.5% |
School Types
North Mercer Co. R-III
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Shell Knob 78
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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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.