Top Rankings
East Buchanan County C-1 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 734 students in East Buchanan County C-1 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in East Buchanan County C-1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
734 Students
891,639 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
69,801 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
East Buchanan County C-1 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#71 out of 555 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
8%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
95%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,387 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,744 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,387
$15,081
Spending / Student
$11,744
$13,908
Best East Buchanan County C-1 School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Buchanan High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Smith St
Gower, MO 64454
(816) 424-6460
Gower, MO 64454
(816) 424-6460
Gr: 9-12 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
East Buchanan Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 County Park Rd N
Easton, MO 64443
(816) 473-2451
Easton, MO 64443
(816) 473-2451
Gr: 6-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
East Buchanan Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Smith St
Gower, MO 64454
(816) 424-3111
Gower, MO 64454
(816) 424-3111
Gr: PK-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Buchanan County C-1 School District?
East Buchanan County C-1 School District manages 3 public schools serving 734 students.
What is the rank of East Buchanan County C-1 School District?
East Buchanan County C-1 School District is ranked #83 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Buchanan County C-1 School District?
95% of East Buchanan County C-1 School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Buchanan County C-1 School District?
East Buchanan County C-1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is East Buchanan County C-1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,744 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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