ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø

Purdy R-II School District

201 S Gabby Gibbons Drive
Purdy, MO 65734-7521
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Purdy R-II School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 37 students in Purdy R-II School District.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Purdy R-II School District have a diversity score of 0.48, which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 0.54.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
733 Schools
# Students
604 Students
201,896 Students
# Teachers
58 Teachers
18,018 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

District Rank

Purdy R-II 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 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#443 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
27%
40%
32%
43%
25-29%
38%
(21-22)
80-89%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
2%
% Hispanic
36%
9%
% Black
1%
20%
% White
58%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,432 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 $11,003 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,432
$15,081
Spending / Student
$11,003
$13,908

Best Purdy R-II School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
201 Gabby Gibbons Dr
Purdy, MO 65734
(417) 442-3216
Gr: PK | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Recent Articles

10 Advantages of ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Education in 2025
10 Advantages of ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Education in 2025
Explore 10 key benefits of public education in 2025, with fresh statistics, expert insights, and real-world examples for parents and educators.
COVID-19’s Lasting Impact on U.S. ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
COVID-19’s Lasting Impact on U.S. ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
Explore how COVID-19 continues to affect U.S. public schools in 2025: learning losses, enrollment shifts, mental health, and recovery strategies.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 604 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Quick Links