Alton R-Iv

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Alton, Missouri - 2 schools

An equity score of 75/100 ranks Alton R-Iv #46 of 433 districts in Missouri (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $12,861 per pupil, Alton R-Iv ranks #283 of 552 Missouri districts by per-pupil spending (Missouri districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

619
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$12,861
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Alton R-Iv operates 2 public schools serving 619 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Missouri. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Oregon County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,861 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 552 Missouri districts by per-pupil spending. See how Missouri compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 38.3% local, 46.8% state, and 14.9% federal, a balanced mix across local, state, and federal sources, spreading budget risk across funding cycles rather than concentrating it in one. The district's equity score is 75/100, ranked #46 of 433 in Missouri against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 285.5:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 19.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 96.8% White, 1.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Alton Elementary, enrolling 290 students (51% of the district's total enrollment).

Alton Elementary accounts for 46.8% of all Alton R-Iv student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Alton R-Iv a distant remainder — means Alton R-Iv-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Alton R-Iv reports 54.5% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share clears the 50% majority mark. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Alton R-Iv student-counselor ratio is 286:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Alton R-Iv is typically wider than the Alton R-Iv-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Alton R-Iv chronic absenteeism rate is 19.6% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Alton R-Iv is typically wider than the Alton R-Iv-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

14.9%
Federal
46.8%
State
38.3%
Local

Funding Equity

75
Equity Score
46 / 433
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Alton R-Iv.

White 96.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
African American 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

285.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
19.6%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Alton R-Iv

School Enrollment
Alton Elementary
290
Alton High
281

How Alton R-Iv Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Missouri districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Cole Co. R-V Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Bloomfield R-Xiv Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Harrisburg R-Viii Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Cole Co. R-I Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Fordland R-Iii Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Alton R-Iv's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Alton R-Iv?

Alton R-Iv has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 619 students.

How much does Alton R-Iv spend per student?

Alton R-Iv spends $12,861 per student. The district has an equity score of 75/100, ranking #46 in Missouri.

What is the demographic composition of Alton R-Iv?

Alton R-Iv students are 96.8% White, 1.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Alton R-Iv?

Alton R-Iv has an equity score of 75/100, ranking #46 out of 433 districts in Missouri.