Osceola

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Osceola, Missouri - 2 schools

An equity score of 43/100 ranks Osceola #272 of 433 districts in Missouri (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $11,128 per pupil, Osceola ranks #444 of 552 Missouri districts by per-pupil spending (Missouri districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

553
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$11,128
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Osceola operates 2 public schools serving 553 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 St. Clair County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,128 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 552 Missouri districts by per-pupil spending. See how Missouri compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 37.8% local, 32.1% state, and 30.2% federal, a balanced mix across local, state, and federal sources, spreading budget risk across funding cycles rather than concentrating it in one. The district's equity score is 43/100, ranked #272 of 433 in Missouri against a state average of 50, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 281.5:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat 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.

Its largest campus is Osceola Elem., enrolling 325 students (58% of the district's total enrollment).

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

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Osceola a distant remainder — means Osceola-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: 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

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

Where does the funding come from?

30.2%
Federal
32.1%
State
37.8%
Local

Funding Equity

43
Equity Score
272 / 433
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

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

How Osceola Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Missouri districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Campbell R-Ii Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Crane R-Iii Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Gallatin R-V Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Scotland Co. R-I Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Blue Eye R-V Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Osceola'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 Osceola?

Osceola has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 553 students.

How much does Osceola spend per student?

Osceola spends $11,128 per student. The district has an equity score of 43/100, ranking #272 in Missouri.

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 43/100, ranking #272 out of 433 districts in Missouri.