Jefferson Co. R-Vii

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Festus, Missouri - 5 schools

An equity score of 23/100 ranks Jefferson Co. R-Vii #401 of 433 districts in Missouri (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $12,339 per pupil, Jefferson Co. R-Vii ranks #323 of 552 Missouri districts by per-pupil spending (Missouri districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,108
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$12,339
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Jefferson Co. R-Vii operates 5 public schools serving 1,108 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Missouri. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 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 Jefferson County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,339 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 552 Missouri districts by per-pupil spending. See how Missouri compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 78.1% local, 13.4% state, and 8.5% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 23/100, ranked #401 of 433 in Missouri against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 5 schools offering Advanced Placement (1 AP courses district-wide), a 322.3:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 17.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 92.7% White, 2.7% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Jefferson R-Vii Preschool, with a diversity index of 22.6/100.

Its largest campus is Jefferson High School, enrolling 300 students (29% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is Jefferson R-Vii Preschool, at 57 students, a 5x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

Jefferson High School accounts for 27.1% of all Jefferson Co. R-Vii student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Jefferson Co. R-Vii-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: high. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Jefferson Co. R-Vii school enrollment varies 5.3× across entities

Jefferson Co. R-Vii school enrollment ranges from 57 students (lowest) to 300 students (highest), a spread of 243 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

Jefferson Co. R-Vii student-counselor ratio is 322:1 — 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 Jefferson Co. R-Vii is typically wider than the Jefferson Co. R-Vii-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Jefferson Co. R-Vii chronic absenteeism rate is 17.4% — 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 Jefferson Co. R-Vii is typically wider than the Jefferson Co. R-Vii-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

8.5%
Federal
13.4%
State
78.1%
Local

Funding Equity

23
Equity Score
401 / 433
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 5 schools in Jefferson Co. R-Vii.

White 92.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
African American 1.6%
Multiracial 2.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 13.7/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Jefferson Co. R-Vii's schools, below the Missouri average of 31.0.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Jefferson R-Vii Preschool 22.6
  2. 2 Danby-Rush Tower Middle 14.6
  3. 3 Jefferson High School 13.3
  4. 4 Plattin Primary 11.3
  5. 5 Telegraph Intermediate 6.8

Programs & Resources

1 / 5
Schools with AP
1 AP courses total
322.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
17.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Jefferson Co. R-Vii

School Enrollment
Jefferson High School
300
Danby-Rush Tower Middle
246
Telegraph Intermediate
230
Plattin Primary
203
Jefferson R-Vii Preschool
57

How Jefferson Co. R-Vii Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Missouri districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
University Academy Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Trenton R-Ix Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Lawson R-Xiv Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Clark Co. R-I Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Montgomery Co. R-Ii Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Co. R-Vii'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 Jefferson Co. R-Vii?

Jefferson Co. R-Vii has 5 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary, 1 combined. Total enrollment is 1,108 students.

How much does Jefferson Co. R-Vii spend per student?

Jefferson Co. R-Vii spends $12,339 per student. The district has an equity score of 23/100, ranking #401 in Missouri.

What is the demographic composition of Jefferson Co. R-Vii?

Jefferson Co. R-Vii students are 92.7% White, 2.7% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% African American, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Jefferson Co. R-Vii?

Jefferson Co. R-Vii has an equity score of 23/100, ranking #401 out of 433 districts in Missouri.