Atlanta C-3

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Atlanta, Missouri - 2 schools

An equity score of 63/100 ranks Atlanta C-3 #125 of 432 districts in Missouri (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $12,124 per pupil, Atlanta C-3 ranks #261 of 549 Missouri districts by per-pupil spending (Missouri districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

203
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$12,124
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Atlanta C-3 operates 2 public schools serving 203 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Missouri. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary, 1 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 Macon County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,124 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 549 Missouri districts by per-pupil spending. See how Missouri compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 47.8% local, 36.1% state, and 16.1% 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 63/100, ranked #125 of 432 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 100:1 student-counselor ratio, that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 19.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 95.3% White across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Atlanta Elem., enrolling 112 students (56% of the district's total enrollment).

Atlanta Elem. accounts for 55.2% of all Atlanta C-3 student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Atlanta C-3 a distant remainder — means Atlanta C-3-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Atlanta C-3 student-counselor ratio is 100:1 — well below typical (typically associated with unusually small scale or exceptionally high per-unit investment)

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 Values this far below typical often correlate with unusually small scale or population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se — worth checking whether the underlying denominator is itself an outlier.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Atlanta C-3 chronic absenteeism rate is 19.5% — 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 Atlanta C-3 is typically wider than the Atlanta C-3-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

16.1%
Federal
36.1%
State
47.8%
Local

Funding Equity

63
Equity Score
125 / 432
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Atlanta C-3.

White 95.3%
Multiracial 4.0%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

100:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
19.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Atlanta C-3

School Enrollment
Atlanta Elem.
112
Atlanta High
88

How Atlanta C-3 Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Missouri districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Jamestown C-1 Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Atlas Public Schools Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Nodaway-Holt R-Vii Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Bell City R-Ii Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Northeast Vernon Co. R-I Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Atlanta C-3's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Missouri

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Atlanta C-3?

Atlanta C-3 has 2 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 combined. Total enrollment is 203 students.

How much does Atlanta C-3 spend per student?

Atlanta C-3 spends $12,124 per student. The district has an equity score of 63/100, ranking #125 in Missouri.

What is the demographic composition of Atlanta C-3?

Atlanta C-3 students are 95.3% White, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Atlanta C-3?

Atlanta C-3 has an equity score of 63/100, ranking #125 out of 432 districts in Missouri.