GALLATIN R-V

GALLATIN, Missouri — 3 schools

548
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$12,644
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

GALLATIN R-V operates 3 public schools serving 548 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Missouri. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 elementary, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 547 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Daviess County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,644 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 46.4% local, 31.1% state, and 22.5% 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 $62,667 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 47/100, ranked #245 of 433 in Missouri against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 186.5:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 16.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 96.3% White, 0.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% Asian across the district's schools.

Covel D. Searcy Elem. accounts for 41.1% of all GALLATIN R-V student enrollment

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

GALLATIN R-V student-counselor ratio is 187:1 — 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

GALLATIN R-V chronic absenteeism rate is 16.4% — 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 GALLATIN R-V is typically wider than the GALLATIN 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?

22.5%
Federal
31.1%
State
46.4%
Local

Funding Equity

47
Equity Score
245 / 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 Daviess County county, where this district is located.

$660
Studio/mo
$677
1 BR/mo
$888
2 BR/mo
$1,138
3 BR/mo
$1,294
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$62,667
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 GALLATIN R-V.

White 96.3%
Multiracial 2.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

186.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
16.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in GALLATIN R-V

School Enrollment
Covel D. Searcy Elem.
225
Gallatin Middle School
174
Gallatin High
148

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in GALLATIN R-V?

GALLATIN R-V has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 elementary, 1 high. Total enrollment is 548 students.

How much does GALLATIN R-V spend per student?

GALLATIN R-V spends $12,644 per student. The district has an equity score of 47/100, ranking #245 in Missouri.

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

The average teacher salary in GALLATIN R-V is $62,667 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near GALLATIN R-V?

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

What is the demographic composition of GALLATIN R-V?

GALLATIN R-V students are 96.3% White, 0.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% Asian, 0.4% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for GALLATIN R-V?

GALLATIN R-V has an equity score of 47/100, ranking #245 out of 433 districts in Missouri. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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