LAFAYETTE CO. C-1

HIGGINSVILLE, Missouri — 3 schools

980
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$14,551
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

LAFAYETTE CO. C-1 operates 3 public schools serving 980 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Missouri. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 961 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Lafayette County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,551 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 48.3% local, 35.0% state, and 16.6% 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 $72,760 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 54/100, ranked #187 of 433 in Missouri against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 320.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 13.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 87.3% White, 4.0% African American, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Grandview Elem. accounts for 45.8% of all LAFAYETTE CO. C-1 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means LAFAYETTE CO. C-1-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

LAFAYETTE CO. C-1 student-counselor ratio is 320:1 — 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 LAFAYETTE CO. C-1 is typically wider than the LAFAYETTE CO. C-1-aggregate figure suggests.

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

LAFAYETTE CO. C-1 chronic absenteeism rate is 13.7% — 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?

16.6%
Federal
35.0%
State
48.3%
Local

Funding Equity

54
Equity Score
187 / 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 Lafayette County county, where this district is located.

$1,095
Studio/mo
$1,197
1 BR/mo
$1,358
2 BR/mo
$1,769
3 BR/mo
$2,103
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$72,760
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 LAFAYETTE CO. C-1.

White 87.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
African American 4.0%
Multiracial 4.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

320.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
13.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in LAFAYETTE CO. C-1

School Enrollment
Grandview Elem.
440
Lafayette Co. High
298
Lafayette Co. Middle
223

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in LAFAYETTE CO. C-1?

LAFAYETTE CO. C-1 has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 980 students.

How much does LAFAYETTE CO. C-1 spend per student?

LAFAYETTE CO. C-1 spends $14,551 per student. The district has an equity score of 54/100, ranking #187 in Missouri.

What is the average teacher salary in LAFAYETTE CO. C-1?

The average teacher salary in LAFAYETTE CO. C-1 is $72,760 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near LAFAYETTE CO. C-1?

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

What is the demographic composition of LAFAYETTE CO. C-1?

LAFAYETTE CO. C-1 students are 87.3% White, 4.0% African American, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for LAFAYETTE CO. C-1?

LAFAYETTE CO. C-1 has an equity score of 54/100, ranking #187 out of 433 districts in Missouri. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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