EXETER R-VI

EXETER, Missouri — 2 schools

310
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$10,508
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

EXETER R-VI operates 2 public schools serving 310 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Missouri. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 333 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Barry County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,508 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 37.2% local, 51.2% state, and 11.6% 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 $59,854 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 43/100, ranked #279 of 433 in Missouri against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 83.3:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 10.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 84.8% White, 7.4% Asian, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Exeter Elem. accounts for 67.3% of all EXETER R-VI student enrollment

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

EXETER R-VI has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 58.7% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

EXETER R-VI student-counselor ratio is 83:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

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

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

EXETER R-VI chronic absenteeism rate is 10.2% — 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?

11.6%
Federal
51.2%
State
37.2%
Local

Funding Equity

43
Equity Score
279 / 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 Barry County county, where this district is located.

$672
Studio/mo
$677
1 BR/mo
$888
2 BR/mo
$1,235
3 BR/mo
$1,311
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$59,854
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 2 schools in EXETER R-VI.

White 84.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Asian 7.4%
Multiracial 1.1%
Other 1.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

83.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
10.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in EXETER R-VI

School Enrollment
Exeter Elem.
224
Exeter High
109

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in EXETER R-VI?

EXETER R-VI has 2 schools, including 1 other, 1 high. Total enrollment is 310 students.

How much does EXETER R-VI spend per student?

EXETER R-VI spends $10,508 per student. The district has an equity score of 43/100, ranking #279 in Missouri.

What is the average teacher salary in EXETER R-VI?

The average teacher salary in EXETER R-VI is $59,854 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near EXETER R-VI?

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

What is the demographic composition of EXETER R-VI?

EXETER R-VI students are 84.8% White, 7.4% Asian, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for EXETER R-VI?

EXETER R-VI has an equity score of 43/100, ranking #279 out of 433 districts in Missouri. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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