SOUTH PEMISCOT CO. R-V

STEELE, Missouri — 3 schools

604
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$12,808
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

SOUTH PEMISCOT CO. R-V operates 3 public schools serving 604 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Missouri. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 578 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Pemiscot County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,808 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 34.3% local, 38.7% state, and 27.0% 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 $57,197 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 65/100, ranked #97 of 433 in Missouri against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 254.9:1 student-counselor ratio, 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.

South Pemiscot High accounts for 45.5% of all SOUTH PEMISCOT CO. R-V student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means SOUTH PEMISCOT CO. 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

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 NCES Common Core of Data

SOUTH PEMISCOT CO. R-V has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 100.0% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

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 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 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

27.0%
Federal
38.7%
State
34.3%
Local

Funding Equity

65
Equity Score
97 / 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 Pemiscot County county, where this district is located.

$660
Studio/mo
$713
1 BR/mo
$888
2 BR/mo
$1,171
3 BR/mo
$1,176
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$57,197
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 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.

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

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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 other, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 604 students.

How much does SOUTH PEMISCOT CO. R-V spend per student?

SOUTH PEMISCOT CO. R-V spends $12,808 per student. The district has an equity score of 65/100, ranking #97 in Missouri.

What is the average teacher salary in SOUTH PEMISCOT CO. R-V?

The average teacher salary in SOUTH PEMISCOT CO. R-V is $57,197 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near SOUTH PEMISCOT CO. R-V?

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

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 65/100, ranking #97 out of 433 districts in Missouri. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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