DUNKLIN R-V

HERCULANEUM, Missouri — 4 schools

1,585
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$14,011
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

DUNKLIN R-V operates 4 public schools serving 1,585 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Missouri. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 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 1,697 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Jefferson County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,011 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 52.1% local, 36.2% 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 $66,509 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 58/100, ranked #150 of 433 in Missouri against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 254.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 29.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 86.5% White, 3.3% Hispanic or Latino, 3.1% African American across the district's schools.

Pevely Elem. accounts for 42.1% of all DUNKLIN R-V student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means DUNKLIN R-V-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

DUNKLIN R-V school enrollment varies 4.2× across entities

DUNKLIN R-V school enrollment ranges from 170 students (lowest) to 714 students (highest), a spread of 544 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

DUNKLIN R-V student-counselor ratio is 255:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

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 Variation between sub-units within DUNKLIN R-V is typically wider than the DUNKLIN R-V-aggregate figure suggests.

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

DUNKLIN R-V chronic absenteeism rate is 29.7% — 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 DUNKLIN R-V is typically wider than the DUNKLIN R-V-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
36.2%
State
52.1%
Local

Funding Equity

58
Equity Score
150 / 433
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

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

$955
Studio/mo
$995
1 BR/mo
$1,218
2 BR/mo
$1,568
3 BR/mo
$1,812
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$66,509
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 4 schools in DUNKLIN R-V.

White 86.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
African American 3.1%
Asian 0.9%
Multiracial 5.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

254.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
29.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in DUNKLIN R-V

School Enrollment
Pevely Elem.
714
Herculaneum High
466
Senn-Thomas Middle
347
Taylor Early Childhood
170

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in DUNKLIN R-V?

DUNKLIN R-V has 4 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 other. Total enrollment is 1,585 students.

How much does DUNKLIN R-V spend per student?

DUNKLIN R-V spends $14,011 per student. The district has an equity score of 58/100, ranking #150 in Missouri.

What is the average teacher salary in DUNKLIN R-V?

The average teacher salary in DUNKLIN R-V is $66,509 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near DUNKLIN R-V?

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

What is the demographic composition of DUNKLIN R-V?

DUNKLIN R-V students are 86.5% White, 3.3% Hispanic or Latino, 3.1% African American, 0.9% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for DUNKLIN R-V?

DUNKLIN R-V has an equity score of 58/100, ranking #150 out of 433 districts in Missouri. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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