Ralls Co. R-Ii

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Center, Missouri - 3 schools

An equity score of 18/100 ranks Ralls Co. R-Ii #420 of 433 districts in Missouri (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $10,693 per pupil, Ralls Co. R-Ii ranks #489 of 552 Missouri districts by per-pupil spending (Missouri districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

834
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$10,693
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Ralls Co. R-Ii operates 3 public schools serving 834 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Missouri. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 high, 1 middle 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 Ralls County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,693 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 55.0% local, 26.7% state, and 18.3% 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 18/100, ranked #420 of 433 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.

a 266.7:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 13.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 95.7% White, 1.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Mark Twain Sr. High, with a diversity index of 11.5/100.

Its largest campus is Ralls County Elementary, enrolling 355 students (44% of the district's total enrollment).

Ralls County Elementary accounts for 42.6% of all Ralls Co. R-Ii student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Ralls Co. R-Ii-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. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Ralls Co. R-Ii student-counselor ratio is 267:1 — 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 Ralls Co. R-Ii is typically wider than the Ralls Co. R-Ii-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Ralls Co. R-Ii chronic absenteeism rate is 13.2% — 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

Where does the funding come from?

18.3%
Federal
26.7%
State
55.0%
Local

Funding Equity

18
Equity Score
420 / 433
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 3 schools in Ralls Co. R-Ii.

White 95.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
African American 1.4%
Multiracial 1.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 8.3/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Ralls Co. R-Ii's schools, below the Missouri average of 31.0.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Mark Twain Sr. High 11.5
  2. 2 Ralls County Elementary 8.2
  3. 3 Mark Twain Jr. High 5.1

Programs & Resources

266.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
13.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Ralls Co. R-Ii

School Enrollment
Ralls County Elementary
355
Mark Twain Sr. High
251
Mark Twain Jr. High
194

How Ralls Co. R-Ii Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Missouri districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Kingston K-14 Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Morgan Co. R-I Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Licking R-Viii Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Southwest R-V Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Twin Rivers R-X Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Ralls Co. R-Ii'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 Ralls Co. R-Ii?

Ralls Co. R-Ii has 3 schools, including 1 combined, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 834 students.

How much does Ralls Co. R-Ii spend per student?

Ralls Co. R-Ii spends $10,693 per student. The district has an equity score of 18/100, ranking #420 in Missouri.

What is the demographic composition of Ralls Co. R-Ii?

Ralls Co. R-Ii students are 95.7% White, 1.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% African American, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Ralls Co. R-Ii?

Ralls Co. R-Ii has an equity score of 18/100, ranking #420 out of 433 districts in Missouri.