RICH HILL R-IV

Rich Hill, Missouri — 2 schools

358
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$11,463
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

RICH HILL R-IV operates 2 public schools serving 358 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 382 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Bates County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,463 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 46.1% local, 37.0% state, and 16.9% 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 $62,425 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 42/100, ranked #288 of 433 in Missouri against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 382:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 16.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 89.8% White, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% African American across the district's schools.

Rich Hill Elem. accounts for 50.3% of all RICH HILL R-IV student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means RICH HILL R-IV-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

RICH HILL R-IV student-counselor ratio is 382:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

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

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

RICH HILL R-IV chronic absenteeism rate is 16.5% — 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 RICH HILL R-IV is typically wider than the RICH HILL 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?

16.9%
Federal
37.0%
State
46.1%
Local

Funding Equity

42
Equity Score
288 / 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 Bates County county, where this district is located.

$702
Studio/mo
$706
1 BR/mo
$927
2 BR/mo
$1,232
3 BR/mo
$1,555
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$62,425
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 RICH HILL R-IV.

White 89.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
African American 1.6%
Multiracial 1.3%
Other 1.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

382:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
16.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in RICH HILL R-IV

School Enrollment
Rich Hill Elem.
192
Rich Hill High
190

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in RICH HILL R-IV?

RICH HILL R-IV has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 358 students.

How much does RICH HILL R-IV spend per student?

RICH HILL R-IV spends $11,463 per student. The district has an equity score of 42/100, ranking #288 in Missouri.

What is the average teacher salary in RICH HILL R-IV?

The average teacher salary in RICH HILL R-IV is $62,425 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near RICH HILL R-IV?

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

What is the demographic composition of RICH HILL R-IV?

RICH HILL R-IV students are 89.8% White, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% African American, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for RICH HILL R-IV?

RICH HILL R-IV has an equity score of 42/100, ranking #288 out of 433 districts in Missouri. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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