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West St. Francois County R-IV School District

1124 Main
Leadwood, MO 63653-1214
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 953 students in West St. Francois 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 West St. Francois County R-IV School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% 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
3 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
953 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
66 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

West St. Francois 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#189 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
42%
40%
46%
43%
32%
38%
(21-22)
90-94%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.04
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
8%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
98%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,427 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 $11,779 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
$13 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,427
$15,081
Spending / Student
$11,779
$13,908

Best West St. Francois County R-IV School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West County Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
625 Chariton Ave
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 562-7535
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #22.
West County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
768 Hwy M
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 562-7535
Grades: 9-12
| 328 students
Rank: #33.
West County Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
728 Hwy M
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 562-7535
Grades: 6-8
| 213 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to West St. Francois County R-IV School District?
West St. Francois County R-IV School District manages 3 public schools serving 953 students.
What is the rank of West St. Francois County R-IV School District?
West St. Francois County R-IV School District is ranked #195 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 West St. Francois County R-IV School District?
98% of West St. Francois County R-IV School District students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West St. Francois County R-IV School District?
West St. Francois County R-IV School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is West St. Francois County R-IV School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,779 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 953 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : 90-94% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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