South Holt Co. R-I

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Oregon, Missouri - 2 schools

An equity score of 61/100 ranks South Holt Co. R-I #141 of 432 districts in Missouri (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,872 per pupil, South Holt Co. R-I ranks #142 of 549 Missouri districts by per-pupil spending (Missouri districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

280
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$13,872
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

South Holt Co. R-I operates 2 public schools serving 280 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Missouri. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 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 Holt County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,872 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 65.2% local, 23.4% state, and 11.4% 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 61/100, ranked #141 of 432 in Missouri against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 180.5:1 student-counselor ratio, that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 29.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 94.6% White, 1.3% African American, 0.8% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is South Holt Elem., enrolling 121 students (50% of the district's total enrollment).

South Holt Elem. accounts for 43.2% of all South Holt Co. R-I student enrollment

That dominant concentration means South Holt Co. R-I-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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 Holt Co. R-I student-counselor ratio is 181:1 — 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

South Holt Co. R-I chronic absenteeism rate is 29.2% — 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 South Holt Co. R-I is typically wider than the South Holt Co. R-I-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

11.4%
Federal
23.4%
State
65.2%
Local

Funding Equity

61
Equity Score
141 / 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 2 schools in South Holt Co. R-I.

White 94.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
African American 1.3%
Multiracial 2.1%
Other 1.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

180.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
29.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in South Holt Co. R-I

School Enrollment
South Holt Elem.
121
South Holt High
119

How South Holt Co. R-I Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Missouri districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Walnut Grove R-V Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Dora R-Iii Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Mound City R-Ii Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Worth Co. R-Iii Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Scott Co. Central Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to South Holt Co. R-I'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 Holt Co. R-I?

South Holt Co. R-I has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 280 students.

How much does South Holt Co. R-I spend per student?

South Holt Co. R-I spends $13,872 per student. The district has an equity score of 61/100, ranking #141 in Missouri.

What is the demographic composition of South Holt Co. R-I?

South Holt Co. R-I students are 94.6% White, 1.3% African American, 0.8% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for South Holt Co. R-I?

South Holt Co. R-I has an equity score of 61/100, ranking #141 out of 432 districts in Missouri.