Lone Jack C-6

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Lone Jack, Missouri - 2 schools

An equity score of 19/100 ranks Lone Jack C-6 #416 of 432 districts in Missouri (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $10,360 per pupil, Lone Jack C-6 ranks #441 of 549 Missouri districts by per-pupil spending (Missouri districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

750
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$10,360
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Lone Jack C-6 operates 2 public schools serving 750 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Missouri. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 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 Jackson County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,360 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 549 Missouri districts by per-pupil spending. See how Missouri compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 58.5% local, 31.2% state, and 10.3% 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 19/100, ranked #416 of 432 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 2 schools offering Advanced Placement (2 AP courses district-wide), a 299.9:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 8.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 90.3% White, 5.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Lone Jack High, enrolling 400 students (55% of the district's total enrollment).

Lone Jack High accounts for 53.3% of all Lone Jack C-6 student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Lone Jack C-6 a distant remainder — means Lone Jack C-6-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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

Lone Jack C-6 student-counselor ratio is 300:1 — 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 Lone Jack C-6 is typically wider than the Lone Jack C-6-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Lone Jack C-6 chronic absenteeism rate is 8.7% — well below typical (typically associated with unusually small scale or exceptionally high per-unit investment)

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 Values this far below typical often correlate with unusually small scale or population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se — worth checking whether the underlying denominator is itself an outlier.

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

Where does the funding come from?

10.3%
Federal
31.2%
State
58.5%
Local

Funding Equity

19
Equity Score
416 / 432
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 2 schools in Lone Jack C-6.

White 90.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
African American 0.6%
Multiracial 2.3%
Other 0.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 2
Schools with AP
2 AP courses total
299.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
8.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Lone Jack C-6

School Enrollment
Lone Jack High
400
Lone Jack Elem.
333

How Lone Jack C-6 Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Missouri districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Pleasant Hope R-Vi Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
South Callaway Co. R-Ii Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Puxico R-Viii Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Sparta R-Iii Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Scott City R-I Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Lone Jack C-6'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 Lone Jack C-6?

Lone Jack C-6 has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 750 students.

How much does Lone Jack C-6 spend per student?

Lone Jack C-6 spends $10,360 per student. The district has an equity score of 19/100, ranking #416 in Missouri.

What is the demographic composition of Lone Jack C-6?

Lone Jack C-6 students are 90.3% White, 5.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% African American, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Lone Jack C-6?

Lone Jack C-6 has an equity score of 19/100, ranking #416 out of 432 districts in Missouri.