AVENUE CITY R-IX

COSBY, Missouri — 1 schools

227
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$10,916
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

AVENUE CITY R-IX operates 1 public schools serving 227 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Missouri. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 229 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Andrew County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,916 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 59.6% local, 32.0% state, and 8.4% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $50,881 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 12/100, ranked #431 of 433 in Missouri against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 381.7:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 12.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 95.2% White, 2.2% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Avenue City Elem. accounts for 100.0% of all AVENUE CITY R-IX student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means AVENUE CITY R-IX-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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

AVENUE CITY R-IX student-counselor ratio is 382:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

AVENUE CITY R-IX chronic absenteeism rate is 12.7% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Where does the funding come from?

8.4%
Federal
32.0%
State
59.6%
Local

Funding Equity

12
Equity Score
431 / 433
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Andrew County county, where this district is located.

$774
Studio/mo
$832
1 BR/mo
$1,077
2 BR/mo
$1,363
3 BR/mo
$1,566
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$50,881
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in AVENUE CITY R-IX.

White 95.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Multiracial 2.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

381.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
12.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in AVENUE CITY R-IX

School Enrollment
Avenue City Elem.
229

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in AVENUE CITY R-IX?

AVENUE CITY R-IX has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 227 students.

How much does AVENUE CITY R-IX spend per student?

AVENUE CITY R-IX spends $10,916 per student. The district has an equity score of 12/100, ranking #431 in Missouri.

What is the average teacher salary in AVENUE CITY R-IX?

The average teacher salary in AVENUE CITY R-IX is $50,881 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near AVENUE CITY R-IX?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Andrew County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of AVENUE CITY R-IX?

AVENUE CITY R-IX students are 95.2% White, 2.2% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for AVENUE CITY R-IX?

AVENUE CITY R-IX has an equity score of 12/100, ranking #431 out of 433 districts in Missouri. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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