A+
Richland R-I School District
Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 4 towns
Serves Richland, Essex, Elk and Penermon, and parts of Castor.
Students
283
Schools
2
Spent per student
$15,654
MO $14,569
Students per teacher
10:1
Free or reduced lunch
66%
Debt
$2.1M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about Richland R-I School District
- School Grade A+: better than 98% of Missouri districts
- Math proficiency 22 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 27 pts above the state
- Spends 7% more per student than the MO average
- 10 students per teacher
- Debt of $2.1M, about $7,332 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 proficiency57%
State average 35.3%
Reading / language arts72%
State average 45.3%
Graduation rate (4-year)90%
State average 90.6% · small group: the state reports 80–100%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$15,654 per student · 7% above MO
Spending
Classroom instruction 57%Support & administration 37%Other 6%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 34%State 43%Federal 23%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
279’20
260’21
267’22
263’23
283’24
About steady.
Students
White 89%Hispanic 5%Two or more races 3%Black 3%
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.