LEETON R-X

LEETON, Missouri — 3 schools

336
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$11,994
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

LEETON R-X operates 3 public schools serving 336 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 308 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Johnson County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,994 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 43.4% local, 44.2% state, and 12.4% 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 $55,833 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 37/100, ranked #323 of 433 in Missouri against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (1 AP courses district-wide), a 154.3:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 13.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 95.1% White, 2.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% Asian across the district's schools.

Leeton Elem. accounts for 49.7% of all LEETON R-X student enrollment

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

LEETON R-X school enrollment varies 2.9× across entities

LEETON R-X school enrollment ranges from 52 students (lowest) to 153 students (highest), a spread of 101 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 NCES Common Core of Data

LEETON R-X student-counselor ratio is 154:1 — 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

LEETON R-X chronic absenteeism rate is 13.4% — 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?

12.4%
Federal
44.2%
State
43.4%
Local

Funding Equity

37
Equity Score
323 / 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 Johnson County county, where this district is located.

$810
Studio/mo
$815
1 BR/mo
$965
2 BR/mo
$1,342
3 BR/mo
$1,619
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$55,833
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 LEETON R-X.

White 95.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Asian 1.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
1 AP courses total
154.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
13.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in LEETON R-X

School Enrollment
Leeton Elem.
153
Leeton High
103
Leeton Middle
52

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in LEETON R-X?

LEETON R-X has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 336 students.

How much does LEETON R-X spend per student?

LEETON R-X spends $11,994 per student. The district has an equity score of 37/100, ranking #323 in Missouri.

What is the average teacher salary in LEETON R-X?

The average teacher salary in LEETON R-X is $55,833 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near LEETON R-X?

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

What is the demographic composition of LEETON R-X?

LEETON R-X students are 95.1% White, 2.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for LEETON R-X?

LEETON R-X has an equity score of 37/100, ranking #323 out of 433 districts in Missouri. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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