B+
Willow Springs R-IV School District
Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 3 towns
Serves Willow Springs, Sargent and Pierce.
Students
1,171
Schools
3
Spent per student
$12,655
MO $14,569
Students per teacher
10:1
Free or reduced lunch
65%
What stands out about Willow Springs R-IV School District
- School Grade B+: better than 72% of Missouri districts
- Graduation rate (4-year) 6 pts above the state
- Spends 13% less per student than the MO average
- 10 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 7.1% since 2020
Where would my kid go?
The school path for Licking.
PK–6Licking Elem.Licking R-VIII School District
7–12Licking HighLicking R-VIII School District
Test scores vs. MO
2020–21Math proficiency34%
State average 35.3%
Reading / language arts50%
State average 45.3%
Graduation rate (4-year)97%
State average 90.6%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$12,655 per student · 13% below MO
Spending
Classroom instruction 60%Support & administration 34%Other 6%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 25%State 59%Federal 16%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
1,260’20
1,287’21
1,281’22
1,240’23
1,171’24
Down 7.1% since 2020.
Students
White 93%Two or more races 2%Hispanic 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Black <1%Asian <1%
Schools in the district
3 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.