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Cainsville R-I School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 74 students in Cainsville R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Cainsville R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% 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
2 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
74 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cainsville 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#404 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
97%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,730 is higher than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,378 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,730
$15,081
Spending / Student
$20,378
$13,908
Best Cainsville R-I School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cainsville Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1308 Depot St
Cainsville, MO 64632
(660) 893-5214
Cainsville, MO 64632
(660) 893-5214
Gr: PK-5 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #22.
Cainsville High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1308 Depot St
Cainsville, MO 64632
(660) 893-5214
Cainsville, MO 64632
(660) 893-5214
Gr: 6-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cainsville R-I School District?
Cainsville R-I School District manages 2 public schools serving 74 students.
What is the rank of Cainsville R-I School District?
Cainsville R-I School District is ranked #396 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cainsville R-I School District?
97% of Cainsville R-I School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cainsville R-I School District?
Cainsville R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Cainsville R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,378 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
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