South Pemiscot Co. R-V

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Steele, Missouri - 3 schools

An equity score of 70/100 ranks South Pemiscot Co. R-V #73 of 433 districts in Missouri (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $11,858 per pupil, South Pemiscot Co. R-V ranks #364 of 552 Missouri districts by per-pupil spending (Missouri districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

604
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$11,858
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

South Pemiscot Co. R-V operates 3 public schools serving 604 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Missouri. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 combined, 1 elementary 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 Pemiscot County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,858 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 552 Missouri districts by per-pupil spending. See how Missouri compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 34.3% local, 38.7% state, and 27.0% federal, a balanced mix across local, state, and federal sources, spreading budget risk across funding cycles rather than concentrating it in one. The district's equity score is 70/100, ranked #73 of 433 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 254.9:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 28.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 61.8% White, 20.4% African American, 7.1% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Central Elementary, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.

Its largest campus is South Pemiscot High, enrolling 263 students (46% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is East Elementary, at 80 students, a 3x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

South Pemiscot High accounts for 43.5% of all South Pemiscot Co. R-V student enrollment

That dominant concentration means South Pemiscot Co. R-V-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

South Pemiscot Co. R-V school enrollment varies 3.3× across entities

South Pemiscot Co. R-V school enrollment ranges from 80 students (lowest) to 263 students (highest), a spread of 183 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

South Pemiscot Co. R-V reports 100.0% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share is above 87.5%, so economic need is widespread across the measured student population. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

South Pemiscot Co. R-V student-counselor ratio is 255:1 — 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 South Pemiscot Co. R-V is typically wider than the South Pemiscot Co. R-V-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

South Pemiscot Co. R-V chronic absenteeism rate is 28.4% — 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 Pemiscot Co. R-V is typically wider than the South Pemiscot Co. R-V-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

27.0%
Federal
38.7%
State
34.3%
Local

Funding Equity

70
Equity Score
73 / 433
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in South Pemiscot Co. R-V.

White 61.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
African American 20.4%
Multiracial 10.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 55.4/100

Average Simpson diversity index across South Pemiscot Co. R-V's schools, above the Missouri average of 31.0.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Central Elementary 58.3
  2. 2 South Pemiscot High 57.4
  3. 3 East Elementary 50.6

Programs & Resources

254.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
28.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in South Pemiscot Co. R-V

School Enrollment
South Pemiscot High
263
Central Elementary
235
East Elementary
80

How South Pemiscot Co. R-V Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Missouri districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Hayti R-Ii Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Tipton R-Vi Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Fordland R-Iii Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Westran R-I Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Schuyler Co. R-I Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to South Pemiscot Co. R-V'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 Pemiscot Co. R-V?

South Pemiscot Co. R-V has 3 schools, including 2 combined, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 604 students.

How much does South Pemiscot Co. R-V spend per student?

South Pemiscot Co. R-V spends $11,858 per student. The district has an equity score of 70/100, ranking #73 in Missouri.

What is the demographic composition of South Pemiscot Co. R-V?

South Pemiscot Co. R-V students are 61.8% White, 20.4% African American, 7.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for South Pemiscot Co. R-V?

South Pemiscot Co. R-V has an equity score of 70/100, ranking #73 out of 433 districts in Missouri.