Bernie R-Xiii

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Bernie, Missouri - 2 schools

An equity score of 56/100 ranks Bernie R-Xiii #172 of 433 districts in Missouri (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $11,583 per pupil, Bernie R-Xiii ranks #391 of 552 Missouri districts by per-pupil spending (Missouri districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

508
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$11,583
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Bernie R-Xiii operates 2 public schools serving 508 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 Stoddard County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,583 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 39.2% local, 37.2% state, and 23.7% 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 56/100, ranked #172 of 433 in Missouri against a state average of 50, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 147.3:1 student-counselor ratio, that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 9.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 89.3% White, 2.7% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Bernie Elem., enrolling 283 students (59% of the district's total enrollment).

Bernie Elem. accounts for 55.7% of all Bernie R-Xiii student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Bernie R-Xiii a distant remainder — means Bernie R-Xiii-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. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Bernie R-Xiii student-counselor ratio is 147:1 — 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

Bernie R-Xiii chronic absenteeism rate is 9.6% — well below typical (typically associated with unusually small scale or exceptionally high per-unit investment)

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 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 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

23.7%
Federal
37.2%
State
39.2%
Local

Funding Equity

56
Equity Score
172 / 433
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 Bernie R-Xiii.

White 89.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
African American 1.4%
Multiracial 6.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

147.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
9.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Bernie R-Xiii

School Enrollment
Bernie Elem.
283
Bernie High
195

How Bernie R-Xiii Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Missouri districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Bismarck R-V Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Lincoln R-Ii Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
New Haven Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Archie R-V Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Laclede Co. C-5 Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix

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

Nearby Districts in Missouri

Top districts in the same state, compare side-by-side for enrollment, spending, and demographics.

Springfield R-Xii
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Rockwood R-Vi
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North Kansas City 74
20,561 students · 34 schools · $14,136/pupil
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Columbia 93
18,800 students · 36 schools · $13,936/pupil
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St. Louis City
18,321 students · 68 schools · $22,979/pupil
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Bernie R-Xiii?

Bernie R-Xiii has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 508 students.

How much does Bernie R-Xiii spend per student?

Bernie R-Xiii spends $11,583 per student. The district has an equity score of 56/100, ranking #172 in Missouri.

What is the demographic composition of Bernie R-Xiii?

Bernie R-Xiii students are 89.3% White, 2.7% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Bernie R-Xiii?

Bernie R-Xiii has an equity score of 56/100, ranking #172 out of 433 districts in Missouri.