South Callaway Co. R-Ii

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Mokane, Missouri - 4 schools

An equity score of 53/100 ranks South Callaway Co. R-Ii #193 of 432 districts in Missouri (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,168 per pupil, South Callaway Co. R-Ii ranks #185 of 549 Missouri districts by per-pupil spending (Missouri districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

752
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$13,168
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

South Callaway Co. R-Ii operates 4 public schools serving 752 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Missouri. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high, 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 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 Callaway County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,168 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 87.0% local, 7.1% state, and 6.0% 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 53/100, ranked #193 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.

a 133.9:1 student-counselor ratio, that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 10.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 94.5% White, 1.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% Asian across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is South Callaway Elem., with a diversity index of 15.1/100.

Its largest campus is South Callaway High, enrolling 237 students (31% of the district's total enrollment).

South Callaway High accounts for 31.2% of all South Callaway Co. R-Ii student enrollment

That dominant concentration means South Callaway Co. R-Ii-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

South Callaway Co. R-Ii student-counselor ratio is 134:1 — well below typical (typically associated with unusually small scale or exceptionally high per-unit investment)

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 Values this far below typical often correlate with unusually small scale or population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se — worth checking whether the underlying denominator is itself an outlier.

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

South Callaway Co. R-Ii chronic absenteeism rate is 10.1% — 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?

6.0%
Federal
7.1%
State
87.0%
Local

Funding Equity

53
Equity Score
193 / 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 4 schools in South Callaway Co. R-Ii.

White 94.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Multiracial 3.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 10.5/100

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

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 South Callaway Elem. 15.1
  2. 2 South Callaway High 15.0
  3. 3 South Callaway Early Chd Pk-02 7.9
  4. 4 South Callaway Middle 4.1

Programs & Resources

133.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
10.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in South Callaway Co. R-Ii

School Enrollment
South Callaway High
237
South Callaway Elem.
188
South Callaway Middle
187
South Callaway Early Chd Pk-02
147

How South Callaway Co. R-Ii Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Missouri districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Pleasant Hope R-Vi Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Lone Jack C-6 Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Scott City R-I Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Cole Camp R-I Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Puxico R-Viii Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to South Callaway 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 South Callaway Co. R-Ii?

South Callaway Co. R-Ii has 4 schools, including 1 high, 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 combined. Total enrollment is 752 students.

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

South Callaway Co. R-Ii spends $13,168 per student. The district has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #193 in Missouri.

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

South Callaway Co. R-Ii students are 94.5% White, 1.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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

South Callaway Co. R-Ii has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #193 out of 432 districts in Missouri.