B−
Lamar R-I School District
Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 12 towns
Serves City, Lamar, Lamar, Union, Newport, Central, Richland, Doylesport, Northfork, Milford, Lamar Heights and Milford.
Students
1,158
Schools
6
Spent per student
$13,256
MO $14,569
Students per teacher
13:1
Free or reduced lunch
51%
Debt
$5.9M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about Lamar R-I School District
- School Grade B−: better than 49% of Missouri districts
- Reading / language arts 8 pts below the state
- Spends 9% less per student than the MO average
- 13 students per teacher
- Debt of $5.9M, about $5,069 per student
Where would my kid go?
The school path for City.
PK–2East Elem.This district
3–5Lamar Elem.This district
6–8Lamar MiddleThis district
9–12Lamar HighThis district
Test scores vs. MO
2020–21Math proficiency37%
State average 35.3%
Reading / language arts37%
State average 45.3%
Graduation rate (4-year)92%
State average 90.6%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$13,256 per student · 9% below MO
Spending
Classroom instruction 58%Support & administration 39%Other 3%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 45%State 44%Federal 11%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
1,164’20
1,234’21
1,227’22
1,176’23
1,158’24
About steady.
Students
White 88%Hispanic 5%Two or more races 4%American Indian/Alaska Native 1%Black <1%Asian <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
Schools in the district
6 public schools.
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.