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Putnam County R-I School District
Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 15 towns
Serves Union, Unionville, Wilson, Sherman, Lincoln, Elm, Grant, York, Richland, Jackson, Powersville, Medicine, Liberty, Lucerne and Livonia.
Students
605
Schools
3
Spent per student
$14,406
MO $14,569
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
47%
Debt
$5.9M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about Putnam County R-I School District
- School Grade A−: better than 79% of Missouri districts
- Math proficiency 8 pts above the state
- Graduation rate (4-year) 6 pts above the state
- 11 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 5.8% since 2020
- Debt of $5.9M, about $9,744 per student
Where would my kid go?
The school path for Union.
Test scores vs. MO
2020–21Math proficiency43%
State average 35.3%
Reading / language arts48%
State average 45.3%
Graduation rate (4-year)97%
State average 90.6%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$14,406 per student · 1% below MO
Spending
Classroom instruction 57%Support & administration 37%Other 6%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 52%State 38%Federal 11%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
642’20
650’21
654’22
621’23
605’24
Down 5.8% since 2020.
Students
White 95%Hispanic 4%Two or more races <1%Black <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <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.