FAIR GROVE R-X

FAIR GROVE, Missouri — 3 schools

1,261
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$9,042
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

FAIR GROVE R-X operates 3 public schools serving 1,261 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Missouri. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,296 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Greene County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $9,042 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 43.3% local, 45.8% state, and 10.9% 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 $49,904 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 18/100, ranked #418 of 433 in Missouri against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 432:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 12.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 93.4% White, 1.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% Asian across the district's schools.

Fair Grove Elem. accounts for 42.4% of all FAIR GROVE R-X student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means FAIR GROVE R-X-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

FAIR GROVE R-X student-counselor ratio is 432:1 — 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

FAIR GROVE R-X chronic absenteeism rate is 12.0% — 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?

10.9%
Federal
45.8%
State
43.3%
Local

Funding Equity

18
Equity Score
418 / 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 Greene County county, where this district is located.

$877
Studio/mo
$883
1 BR/mo
$1,095
2 BR/mo
$1,498
3 BR/mo
$1,701
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$49,904
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 3 schools in FAIR GROVE R-X.

White 93.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Multiracial 3.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

432:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
12.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in FAIR GROVE R-X

School Enrollment
Fair Grove Elem.
550
Fair Grove High
373
Fair Grove Middle
373

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in FAIR GROVE R-X?

FAIR GROVE R-X has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,261 students.

How much does FAIR GROVE R-X spend per student?

FAIR GROVE R-X spends $9,042 per student. The district has an equity score of 18/100, ranking #418 in Missouri.

What is the average teacher salary in FAIR GROVE R-X?

The average teacher salary in FAIR GROVE R-X is $49,904 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near FAIR GROVE R-X?

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

What is the demographic composition of FAIR GROVE R-X?

FAIR GROVE R-X students are 93.4% White, 1.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% Asian, 0.3% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for FAIR GROVE R-X?

FAIR GROVE R-X has an equity score of 18/100, ranking #418 out of 433 districts in Missouri. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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