BRANSON R-IV

BRANSON, Missouri — 7 schools

4,560
Total Enrollment
7
Schools
$12,559
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

BRANSON R-IV operates 7 public schools serving 4,560 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Missouri. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 4,653 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Taney County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,559 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 64.5% local, 23.7% state, and 11.7% 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 $59,877 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 29/100, ranked #375 of 433 in Missouri against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 7 schools offering Advanced Placement (15 AP courses district-wide), a 562.2:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 17.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 70.2% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, 2.9% African American across the district's schools.

Branson High accounts for 31.6% of all BRANSON R-IV student enrollment

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

BRANSON R-IV school enrollment varies 3.5× across entities

BRANSON R-IV school enrollment ranges from 415 students (lowest) to 1,469 students (highest), a spread of 1,054 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

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

BRANSON R-IV student-counselor ratio is 562:1 — 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

BRANSON R-IV chronic absenteeism rate is 17.8% — 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 BRANSON R-IV is typically wider than the BRANSON R-IV-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

11.7%
Federal
23.7%
State
64.5%
Local

Funding Equity

29
Equity Score
375 / 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 Taney County county, where this district is located.

$779
Studio/mo
$784
1 BR/mo
$1,029
2 BR/mo
$1,329
3 BR/mo
$1,522
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$59,877
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 7 schools in BRANSON R-IV.

White 70.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
African American 2.9%
Asian 1.9%
Multiracial 4.4%
Other 1.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 7
Schools with AP
15 AP courses total
562.2:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
17.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in BRANSON R-IV

School Enrollment
Branson High
1,469
Branson Jr. High
694
Buchanan Elementary
578
Cedar Ridge Elementary
517
Cedar Ridge Intermediate
515
Buchanan Intermediate
465
Cedar Ridge Primary
415

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in BRANSON R-IV?

BRANSON R-IV has 7 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary, 1 other. Total enrollment is 4,560 students.

How much does BRANSON R-IV spend per student?

BRANSON R-IV spends $12,559 per student. The district has an equity score of 29/100, ranking #375 in Missouri.

What is the average teacher salary in BRANSON R-IV?

The average teacher salary in BRANSON R-IV is $59,877 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near BRANSON R-IV?

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

What is the demographic composition of BRANSON R-IV?

BRANSON R-IV students are 70.2% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, 2.9% African American, 1.9% Asian, averaged across 7 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for BRANSON R-IV?

BRANSON R-IV has an equity score of 29/100, ranking #375 out of 433 districts in Missouri. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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