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Laclede County R-I School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 777 students in Laclede County R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Laclede County R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
777 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Laclede County R-I School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#276 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
95%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,963 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 $9,499 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,963
$15,081
Spending / Student
$9,499
$13,908
Best Laclede County R-I School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Conway High Schools
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
726 W Jefferson Ave
Conway, MO 65632
(417) 589-2941
Conway, MO 65632
(417) 589-2941
Grades: 7-12
| 363 students
Rank: #22.
Ezard Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
209 S Shiloh Ave
Conway, MO 65632
(417) 589-2171
Conway, MO 65632
(417) 589-2171
Grades: PK-6
| 414 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Laclede County R-I School District?
Laclede County R-I School District manages 2 public schools serving 777 students.
What is the rank of Laclede County R-I School District?
Laclede County R-I School District is ranked #289 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Laclede County R-I School District?
95% of Laclede County R-I School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Laclede County R-I School District?
Laclede County R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Laclede County R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,499 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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