Dora R-Iii

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Dora, Missouri - 2 schools

An equity score of 80/100 ranks Dora R-Iii #29 of 433 districts in Missouri (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $14,398 per pupil, Dora R-Iii ranks #179 of 552 Missouri districts by per-pupil spending (Missouri districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

284
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$14,398
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Dora R-Iii operates 2 public schools serving 284 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 Ozark County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,398 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 552 Missouri districts by per-pupil spending. See how Missouri compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 34.3% local, 37.8% state, and 27.9% 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 80/100, ranked #29 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 153.5:1 student-counselor ratio, that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 15.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 94.5% White, 3.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Dora High, enrolling 160 students (52% of the district's total enrollment).

Dora High accounts for 52.1% of all Dora R-Iii student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Dora R-Iii a distant remainder — means Dora R-Iii-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

Dora R-Iii student-counselor ratio is 154:1 — 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

Dora R-Iii chronic absenteeism rate is 15.4% — 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 Dora R-Iii is typically wider than the Dora R-Iii-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

27.9%
Federal
37.8%
State
34.3%
Local

Funding Equity

80
Equity Score
29 / 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 Dora R-Iii.

White 94.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Multiracial 1.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

153.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
15.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Dora R-Iii

School Enrollment
Dora High
160
Dora Elem.
147

How Dora R-Iii Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Missouri districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
South Holt Co. R-I Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Walnut Grove R-V Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Clarkton C-4 Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Buchanan Co. R-Iv Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Drexel R-Iv Similar size Similar spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Dora R-Iii'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 Dora R-Iii?

Dora R-Iii has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 284 students.

How much does Dora R-Iii spend per student?

Dora R-Iii spends $14,398 per student. The district has an equity score of 80/100, ranking #29 in Missouri.

What is the demographic composition of Dora R-Iii?

Dora R-Iii students are 94.5% White, 3.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Dora R-Iii?

Dora R-Iii has an equity score of 80/100, ranking #29 out of 433 districts in Missouri.