D−
Leesville R-IX School District
Public school districtGrades PK–8Regional · 2 towns
Serves Leesville Township and Tightwad.
Students
91
Schools
1
Spent per student
$14,694
MO $14,569
Students per teacher
7:1
Free or reduced lunch
100%
What stands out about Leesville R-IX School District
- School Grade D−: better than 4% of Missouri districts
- Math proficiency 28 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 23 pts below the state
- 7 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 15% since 2020
Where would my kid go?
The school path for Carytown.
K–36 elementary schoolsCarthage R-IX School District
7–122 schoolsCarthage R-IX School District
Test scores vs. MO
2020–21Math proficiency7.5%
State average 35.3%
Reading / language arts22%
State average 45.3%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$14,694 per student · 1% above MO
Spending
Classroom instruction 60%Support & administration 33%Other 8%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 41%State 38%Federal 21%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
107’20
109’21
91’22
98’23
91’24
Down 15% since 2020.
Students
White 87%Hispanic 10%Two or more races 3%
Schools in the district
1 public school.
Towns served
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.