OSCEOLA

Osceola, Missouri — 2 schools

553
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$11,558
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

OSCEOLA operates 2 public schools serving 553 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Missouri. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 563 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in St. Clair County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,558 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 37.8% local, 32.1% state, and 30.2% 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 $57,661 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 41/100, ranked #297 of 433 in Missouri against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 281.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 32.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 89.5% White, 5.3% Hispanic or Latino, 2.2% African American across the district's schools.

Osceola Elem. accounts for 57.7% of all OSCEOLA student enrollment

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

OSCEOLA student-counselor ratio is 282:1 — 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 OSCEOLA is typically wider than the OSCEOLA-aggregate figure suggests.

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

OSCEOLA chronic absenteeism rate is 32.7% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Where does the funding come from?

30.2%
Federal
32.1%
State
37.8%
Local

Funding Equity

41
Equity Score
297 / 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 St. Clair County county, where this district is located.

$612
Studio/mo
$677
1 BR/mo
$888
2 BR/mo
$1,065
3 BR/mo
$1,320
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$57,661
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 2 schools in OSCEOLA.

White 89.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
African American 2.2%
Multiracial 1.3%
Other 1.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

281.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
32.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in OSCEOLA

School Enrollment
Osceola Elem.
325
Osceola Jr.-Sr. High
238

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in OSCEOLA?

OSCEOLA has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 553 students.

How much does OSCEOLA spend per student?

OSCEOLA spends $11,558 per student. The district has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #297 in Missouri.

What is the average teacher salary in OSCEOLA?

The average teacher salary in OSCEOLA is $57,661 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near OSCEOLA?

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

What is the demographic composition of OSCEOLA?

OSCEOLA students are 89.5% White, 5.3% Hispanic or Latino, 2.2% African American, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for OSCEOLA?

OSCEOLA has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #297 out of 433 districts in Missouri. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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