WALNUT GROVE R-V

WALNUT GROVE, Missouri — 2 schools

279
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$14,405
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

WALNUT GROVE R-V operates 2 public schools serving 279 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Missouri. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 289 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Greene County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,405 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 42.9% local, 32.4% state, and 24.7% 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 $54,137 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 53/100, ranked #196 of 433 in Missouri against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 144.5:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 20.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 95.2% White, 0.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% Asian across the district's schools.

Walnut Grove High accounts for 50.2% of all WALNUT GROVE R-V student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means WALNUT GROVE 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

WALNUT GROVE R-V student-counselor ratio is 145:1 — 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

WALNUT GROVE R-V chronic absenteeism rate is 20.1% — 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 WALNUT GROVE R-V is typically wider than the WALNUT GROVE 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?

24.7%
Federal
32.4%
State
42.9%
Local

Funding Equity

53
Equity Score
196 / 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 Greene County county, where this district is located.

$877
Studio/mo
$883
1 BR/mo
$1,095
2 BR/mo
$1,498
3 BR/mo
$1,701
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$54,137
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 2 schools in WALNUT GROVE R-V.

White 95.2%
Multiracial 2.5%
Other 1.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

144.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
20.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in WALNUT GROVE R-V

School Enrollment
Walnut Grove High
145
Walnut Grove Elem.
144

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in WALNUT GROVE R-V?

WALNUT GROVE R-V has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 279 students.

How much does WALNUT GROVE R-V spend per student?

WALNUT GROVE R-V spends $14,405 per student. The district has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #196 in Missouri.

What is the average teacher salary in WALNUT GROVE R-V?

The average teacher salary in WALNUT GROVE R-V is $54,137 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near WALNUT GROVE R-V?

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

What is the demographic composition of WALNUT GROVE R-V?

WALNUT GROVE R-V students are 95.2% White, 0.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for WALNUT GROVE R-V?

WALNUT GROVE R-V has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #196 out of 433 districts in Missouri. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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