RICHARDS R-V

WEST PLAINS, Missouri — 1 schools

372
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$15,113
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

RICHARDS R-V operates 1 public schools serving 372 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Missouri. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 389 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Howell County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,113 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 37.6% local, 41.4% state, and 21.0% 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 $56,602 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 63/100, ranked #113 of 433 in Missouri against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 194.5:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 14.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 95.4% White, 1.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% African American across the district's schools.

Richards Elem. accounts for 100.0% of all RICHARDS R-V student enrollment

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

RICHARDS R-V student-counselor ratio is 195:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

RICHARDS R-V chronic absenteeism rate is 14.4% — 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 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

21.0%
Federal
41.4%
State
37.6%
Local

Funding Equity

63
Equity Score
113 / 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 Howell County county, where this district is located.

$612
Studio/mo
$677
1 BR/mo
$888
2 BR/mo
$1,224
3 BR/mo
$1,490
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$56,602
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 1 schools in RICHARDS R-V.

White 95.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
African American 0.8%
Multiracial 2.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

194.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
14.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in RICHARDS R-V

School Enrollment
Richards Elem.
389

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in RICHARDS R-V?

RICHARDS R-V has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 372 students.

How much does RICHARDS R-V spend per student?

RICHARDS R-V spends $15,113 per student. The district has an equity score of 63/100, ranking #113 in Missouri.

What is the average teacher salary in RICHARDS R-V?

The average teacher salary in RICHARDS R-V is $56,602 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near RICHARDS R-V?

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

What is the demographic composition of RICHARDS R-V?

RICHARDS R-V students are 95.4% White, 1.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for RICHARDS R-V?

RICHARDS R-V has an equity score of 63/100, ranking #113 out of 433 districts in Missouri. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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