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Buchanan County R-IV School District

702 Main St
Dekalb, MO 64440-9634
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 292 students in Buchanan County R-IV School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Buchanan County R-IV School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Asian), 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
292 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Buchanan County R-IV School District, which is ranked within the top 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 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#201 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
37%
40%
45-49%
43%
30-39%
38%
(21-22)
≥50%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.02
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
8%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
99%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,658 is higher than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,490 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,658
$15,081
Spending / Student
$16,490
$13,908

Best Buchanan County R-IV School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rushville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8681 Sw State Rte 116
Rushville, MO 64484
(816) 688-7777
Gr: PK-6 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Dekalb Jr.-sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
702 Main St
De Kalb, MO 64440
(816) 685-3211
Gr: 7-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Buchanan County R-IV School District?
Buchanan County R-IV School District manages 2 public schools serving 292 students.
What is the rank of Buchanan County R-IV School District?
Buchanan County R-IV School District is ranked #210 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Buchanan County R-IV School District?
99% of Buchanan County R-IV School District students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Buchanan County R-IV School District?
Buchanan County R-IV School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Buchanan County R-IV School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,490 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 292 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 1%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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