Reeds Spring R-Iv

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Reeds Spring, Missouri - 5 schools

An equity score of 54/100 ranks Reeds Spring R-Iv #184 of 432 districts in Missouri (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,145 per pupil, Reeds Spring R-Iv ranks #187 of 549 Missouri districts by per-pupil spending (Missouri districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,807
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$13,145
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Reeds Spring R-Iv operates 5 public schools serving 1,807 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Missouri. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 1 high, 1 combined, 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 Stone County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,145 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 549 Missouri districts by per-pupil spending. See how Missouri compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 75.0% local, 11.3% state, and 13.7% 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 54/100, ranked #184 of 432 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.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 5 schools offering Advanced Placement (3 AP courses district-wide), a 287.6:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 26.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 83.1% White, 8.4% Hispanic or Latino, 1.0% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Reeds Spring Primary, with a diversity index of 33.8/100.

Its largest campus is Reeds Spring High, enrolling 560 students (33% of the district's total enrollment).

Reeds Spring High accounts for 31.0% of all Reeds Spring R-Iv student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Reeds Spring R-Iv-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

Reeds Spring R-Iv school enrollment varies 2.2× across entities

Reeds Spring R-Iv school enrollment ranges from 254 students (lowest) to 560 students (highest), a spread of 306 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio, most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. 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

Reeds Spring R-Iv student-counselor ratio is 288:1 — 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 Reeds Spring R-Iv is typically wider than the Reeds Spring R-Iv-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Reeds Spring R-Iv chronic absenteeism rate is 26.7% — 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 Reeds Spring R-Iv is typically wider than the Reeds Spring R-Iv-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

13.7%
Federal
11.3%
State
75.0%
Local

Funding Equity

54
Equity Score
184 / 432
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 5 schools in Reeds Spring R-Iv.

White 83.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
African American 1.0%
Multiracial 6.5%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 29.7/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Reeds Spring R-Iv's schools, about the same as the Missouri average of 31.0.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Reeds Spring Primary 33.8
  2. 2 Reeds Spring Elem. 33.7
  3. 3 Reeds Spring Intermediate 27.5
  4. 4 Reeds Spring High 27.2
  5. 5 Reeds Spring Middle 26.3

Programs & Resources

1 / 5
Schools with AP
3 AP courses total
287.6:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
26.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Reeds Spring R-Iv

School Enrollment
Reeds Spring High
560
Reeds Spring Elem.
352
Reeds Spring Primary
284
Reeds Spring Middle
268
Reeds Spring Intermediate
254

How Reeds Spring R-Iv Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Missouri districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Chillicothe R-Ii Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Ste. Genevieve Co. R-Ii Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Bayless Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Dallas Co. R-I Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Clinton Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Reeds Spring R-Iv'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 Reeds Spring R-Iv?

Reeds Spring R-Iv has 5 schools, including 1 high, 2 elementary, 1 combined, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,807 students.

How much does Reeds Spring R-Iv spend per student?

Reeds Spring R-Iv spends $13,145 per student. The district has an equity score of 54/100, ranking #184 in Missouri.

What is the demographic composition of Reeds Spring R-Iv?

Reeds Spring R-Iv students are 83.1% White, 8.4% Hispanic or Latino, 1.0% African American, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Reeds Spring R-Iv?

Reeds Spring R-Iv has an equity score of 54/100, ranking #184 out of 432 districts in Missouri.