How do these districts compare?
| Metric | St. Louis City | Van Buren R-I |
|---|---|---|
| Location | St Louis, Missouri | Van Buren, Missouri |
| Total Enrollment | 18,321 | 516 |
| Number of Schools | 64 | 2 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.6:1 | 11.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | St. Louis City | Van Buren R-I |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,843 | $10,495 |
| Federal Revenue | 16.2% | 19.9% |
| State Revenue | 5.8% | 39.5% |
| Local Revenue | 78.0% | 40.6% |
St. Louis City
Federal State Local
Van Buren R-I
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | St. Louis City | Van Buren R-I |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10.1% | 96.1% |
| African American | 78.3% | 0.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.3% | 1.8% |
| Asian | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 98.6% | 52.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | St. Louis City | Van Buren R-I |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 71 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 11 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 270.8:1 | 116.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 47.1% | 27.1% |
School Types
St. Louis City
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Van Buren R-I
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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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 Editorial.