NEOSHO SCHOOL DISTRICT

NEOSHO, Missouri — 9 schools

4,897
Total Enrollment
9
Schools
$11,187
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

NEOSHO SCHOOL DISTRICT operates 9 public schools serving 4,897 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Missouri. The school portfolio breaks down into 6 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 4,927 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Newton County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,187 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 42.5% local, 41.1% state, and 16.4% 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 $52,525 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 30/100, ranked #366 of 433 in Missouri against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 9 schools offering Advanced Placement (9 AP courses district-wide), a 328.6:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 19.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 60.4% White, 21.2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% Asian across the district's schools.

Neosho High accounts for 31.1% of all NEOSHO SCHOOL DISTRICT student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means NEOSHO SCHOOL DISTRICT-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. 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

NEOSHO SCHOOL DISTRICT school enrollment varies 14× across entities

NEOSHO SCHOOL DISTRICT school enrollment ranges from 112 students (lowest) to 1,530 students (highest), a spread of 1,418 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. 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

NEOSHO SCHOOL DISTRICT student-counselor ratio is 329:1 — 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 NEOSHO SCHOOL DISTRICT is typically wider than the NEOSHO SCHOOL DISTRICT-aggregate figure suggests.

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

NEOSHO SCHOOL DISTRICT chronic absenteeism rate is 19.2% — 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 NEOSHO SCHOOL DISTRICT is typically wider than the NEOSHO SCHOOL DISTRICT-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

16.4%
Federal
41.1%
State
42.5%
Local

Funding Equity

30
Equity Score
366 / 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 Newton County county, where this district is located.

$760
Studio/mo
$765
1 BR/mo
$947
2 BR/mo
$1,237
3 BR/mo
$1,285
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$52,525
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 9 schools in NEOSHO SCHOOL DISTRICT.

White 60.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
African American 0.6%
Asian 1.1%
Multiracial 7.5%
Other 9.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 9
Schools with AP
9 AP courses total
328.6:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
19.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in NEOSHO SCHOOL DISTRICT

School Enrollment
Neosho High
1,530
Neosho Jr. High
753
Middle Sch.
702
George Washington Carver Elem.
591
Benton Elem.
523
South Elem.
285
Goodman Elem.
272
Central Elem.
159
Field Early Child./Kdgn. Ctr.
112

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in NEOSHO SCHOOL DISTRICT?

NEOSHO SCHOOL DISTRICT has 9 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 6 elementary, 1 other. Total enrollment is 4,897 students.

How much does NEOSHO SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?

NEOSHO SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $11,187 per student. The district has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #366 in Missouri.

What is the average teacher salary in NEOSHO SCHOOL DISTRICT?

The average teacher salary in NEOSHO SCHOOL DISTRICT is $52,525 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near NEOSHO SCHOOL DISTRICT?

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

What is the demographic composition of NEOSHO SCHOOL DISTRICT?

NEOSHO SCHOOL DISTRICT students are 60.4% White, 21.2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% Asian, 0.6% African American, averaged across 9 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for NEOSHO SCHOOL DISTRICT?

NEOSHO SCHOOL DISTRICT has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #366 out of 433 districts in Missouri. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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