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Livingston County R-III School District

Public school districtGrades PK–8Regional · 3 towns

Serves Cream Ridge, Chula and Medicine.

Students
46
Schools
1
Spent per student
$24,681
MO $14,569
Students per teacher
7:1
Free or reduced lunch
67%
The gist

What stands out about Livingston County R-III School District

  • School Grade B−: better than 54% of Missouri districts
  • Spends 69% more per student than the MO average
  • 7 students per teacher
  • Enrollment down 34.3% since 2020

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Chula.

PK–8Livingston Co. Elem.This district

Test scores vs. MO

2020–21
Math proficiency34.5%
State average 35.3%
Reading / language arts44.5%
State average 45.3%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$24,681 per student · 69% above MO
Spending
Classroom instruction 52%Support & administration 41%Other 7%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 39%State 45%Federal 16%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
70’20
67’21
74’22
47’23
46’24

Down 34.3% since 2020.

Students
White 76%Two or more races 15%Hispanic 9%

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.

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