D−
Clarkton C-4 School District
Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 2 towns
Serves Freeborn and Clarkton, and parts of Independence and Cotton Hill.
Students
278
Schools
2
Spent per student
$14,878
MO $14,569
Students per teacher
10:1
Free or reduced lunch
100%
Debt
$1.1M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about Clarkton C-4 School District
- School Grade D−: better than 1% of Missouri districts
- Math proficiency 33 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 33 pts below the state
- Graduation rate (4-year) 16 pts below the state
- 10 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 18% since 2020
- Debt of $1.1M, about $3,957 per student
Where would my kid go?
The school path for Frisbee.
PK–6Holcomb Elem.Holcomb R-III School District
7–12Holcomb HighHolcomb R-III School District
Test scores vs. MO
2020–21Math proficiency2.5%
State average 35.3%
Reading / language arts12%
State average 45.3%
Graduation rate (4-year)75%
State average 90.6% · small group: the state reports 50–100%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$14,878 per student · 2% above MO
Spending
Classroom instruction 56%Support & administration 36%Other 8%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 18%State 50%Federal 32%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
339’20
315’21
290’22
295’23
278’24
Down 18% since 2020.
Students
White 59%Hispanic 24%Black 11%Two or more races 5%
Schools in the district
2 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.