JUNCTION HILL C-12

WEST PLAINS, Missouri — 1 schools

209
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$16,167
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

JUNCTION HILL C-12 operates 1 public schools serving 209 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Missouri. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 186 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Howell County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,167 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 34.4% local, 45.6% state, and 20.0% 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 $70,530 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 82/100, ranked #24 of 433 in Missouri against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 186:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 16.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 98.4% White, 0.5% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Junction Hill Elem. accounts for 100.0% of all JUNCTION HILL C-12 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means JUNCTION HILL C-12-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

JUNCTION HILL C-12 student-counselor ratio is 186:1 — 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

JUNCTION HILL C-12 chronic absenteeism rate is 16.1% — 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 JUNCTION HILL C-12 is typically wider than the JUNCTION HILL C-12-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

20.0%
Federal
45.6%
State
34.4%
Local

Funding Equity

82
Equity Score
24 / 433
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

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

$612
Studio/mo
$677
1 BR/mo
$888
2 BR/mo
$1,224
3 BR/mo
$1,490
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$70,530
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 1 schools in JUNCTION HILL C-12.

White 98.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

186:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
16.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in JUNCTION HILL C-12

School Enrollment
Junction Hill Elem.
186

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in JUNCTION HILL C-12?

JUNCTION HILL C-12 has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 209 students.

How much does JUNCTION HILL C-12 spend per student?

JUNCTION HILL C-12 spends $16,167 per student. The district has an equity score of 82/100, ranking #24 in Missouri.

What is the average teacher salary in JUNCTION HILL C-12?

The average teacher salary in JUNCTION HILL C-12 is $70,530 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near JUNCTION HILL C-12?

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

What is the demographic composition of JUNCTION HILL C-12?

JUNCTION HILL C-12 students are 98.4% White, 0.5% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for JUNCTION HILL C-12?

JUNCTION HILL C-12 has an equity score of 82/100, ranking #24 out of 433 districts in Missouri. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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