School district or education agency · NCES 2925500

Potosi R-Iii

Potosi, MO

District overview See comparisons

Students2,049

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools4

operational schools · 2023–24

Students2,049

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$11,029

per student

District, state and country

How does this district compare?

State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.

MeasureDistrictMOUnited States

Academic standing2025

50th percentile41st percentile45th percentile

This district is 9 percentile points higher than the state figure and 5 percentile points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

19.8%20.5%27.8%

This district is 0.7 percentage points lower than the state figure and 8.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$13,298$17,108$19,509

This district is $3,810 per student lower than the state figure and $6,211 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$11,029$13,588$15,859

This district is $2,559 per student lower than the state figure and $4,830 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$529$2,157$1,964

This district is $1,628 per student lower than the state figure and $1,435 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$217$394$336

This district is $177 per student lower than the state figure and $119 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$1,283$1,960$1,793

This district is $677 per student lower than the state figure and $510 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$7,253$8,117$8,742

This district is $864 per student lower than the state figure and $1,489 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$2,020$2,573$3,769

This district is $553 per student lower than the state figure and $1,749 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$2,512$10,323$11,715

This district is $7,811 per student lower than the state figure and $9,203 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$452$961$869

This district is $509 per student lower than the state figure and $417 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

13:113:115:1

This district is about the same as the state figure and 2.0 students per teacher lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

254:1296:1376:1

This district is 42 students per counselor lower than the state figure and 122 students per counselor lower than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

105.3144.6138.9

This district is 39.3 staff per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 33.6 staff per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

9.316.818.5

This district is 7.5 aides per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 9.2 aides per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

0.00.50.9

This district is 0.5 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 0.9 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

Regular diplomas among completers2023–24

100.0%100.0%99.0%

This district is about the same as the state figure and 1.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

0.3%5.9%12.0%

This district is 5.6 percentage points lower than the state figure and 11.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

18.2%13.3%14.0%

This district is 4.8 percentage points higher than the state figure and 4.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

5.4%3.4%3.9%

This district is 2.1 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.5 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

100.0%97.3%95.8%

This district is 2.7 percentage points higher than the state figure and 4.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

+2.5%+0.5%+0.5%

This district is 2.0 percentage points higher than the state figure and 2.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records

99.4%44.1%50.6%

This district is 55.3 percentage points higher than the state figure and 48.8 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students without disabilities2021–22 · matched enrollment

4.1%5.1%4.5%

This district is 1.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.4 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment

10.3%11.0%9.0%

This district is 0.7 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.3 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · matched enrollment

7.3%5.8%6.7%

This district is 1.5 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.6 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

22.3%13.9%14.4%

This district is 8.4 percentage points higher than the state figure and 7.9 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Kindergarten–grade 5905 students

44.2%

Grades 6–8465 students

22.7%

Grades 9–12679 students

33.1%

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Pre-Kindergarten0

Kindergarten150

Grade 1154

Grade 2163

Grade 3143

Grade 4144

Grade 5151

Grade 6174

Grade 7141

Grade 8150

Grade 9165

Grade 10179

Grade 11179

Grade 12156

Students by race and ethnicity

White1,955 (95.4%)

Two or more races52 (2.5%)

Hispanic/Latino22 (1.1%)

Black or African American12 (0.6%)

Asian5 (0.2%)

American Indian or Alaska Native2 (0.1%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander1 (0.0%)

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

215.8All district staff, full-time equivalent

158.7Teachers, full-time equivalent

8.1School counselors, full-time equivalent

19Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

2.6Librarians and media specialists, full-time equivalent

8School administrators, full-time equivalent

13.7Student support staff, full-time equivalent

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Pre-K teachers1 FTE

Kindergarten teachers11.6 FTE

Elementary teachers76.8 FTE

Secondary teachers69.2 FTE

Elementary school counselors4.2 FTE

Secondary school counselors1 FTE

Instructional coordinators3.4 FTE

District administrators1.4 FTE

Library and media support1 FTE

Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.

High-school outcomes · 2023–24

How many students completed school or dropped out?

149Total completers

149Regular diplomas

Regular diplomas among completers

District100.0%

MO100.0%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

MO1.8%

United States2.6%

Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The dropout rate divides the reported annual grades 9–12 dropout count by complete grades 9–12 enrollment. It is not a cohort graduation rate. The diploma share describes credentials among completers and should not be read as a graduation rate.

Teachers and staff

Teacher workforce

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Graduation · 2022–23

How many students graduated within four years?

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Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot

How many students may need specialized support?

Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.

0.3%Students learning English3 students · 2 of 4 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.3%

MO5.9%

U.S.12.0%

18.2%Students receiving IDEA special-education services369 students · 4 of 4 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District18.2%

MO13.3%

U.S.14.0%

5.4%Students with Section 504 plans110 students · 4 of 4 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District5.4%

MO3.4%

U.S.3.9%

0.0%English learners also receiving IDEA services0 students · 4 of 4 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.0%

MO0.5%

U.S.1.7%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.

Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22

What did the district report about teachers and preschool?

100.0%Teachers reported as certified

61Children ages 3–5 in district preschool

Teacher certification comparison

District100.0%

MO97.3%

United States95.8%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.

Community context · 2024

How many school-age children live in poverty?

This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.

2,037children ages 5 to 17

455estimated to live in families below the poverty line

22.3%about 1 in 4 school-age children

District22.3%

MO13.9%

United States14.4%

U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.

District geography · 2024–25

What area does this district cover?

NCES publishes a geographic boundary for traditional school districts. Charter agencies and some special-purpose agencies may not have one.

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Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.

Comparable districts

Districts serving a similar student population

These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in MO receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.

Dexter R-XiDexter, MO2,076 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →School of the OsageLake Ozark, MO2,055 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →SullivanSullivan, MO2,018 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Odessa R-ViiOdessa, MO2,039 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty · View profile →Central R-IiiPark Hills, MO2,092 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →

Student outcomes

How are students doing?

Four views answer different questions. State test percentages show grade-level expectations; the national research trend shows change over time; graduation and dropout measures describe high-school outcomes.

Nationally comparable trend · 2019–2025

Are results improving over time?

50^thlatest estimated national standing

20192022202320242025

13 percentile points lower than 2019.

College and career outcomes

College enrollment, persistence, credentials and career readiness are not published in one comparable national district file. They will appear here only when an official state or district release can be matched reliably.

State proficiency standards differ and should not be used for cross-state rankings. Graduation ranges and privacy protections are preserved exactly. The academic trend uses Stanford Education Data Archive estimates and is not a state proficiency percentage.

Academic results · 2025

How do results differ among student groups?

Economically disadvantaged students1,701 assessments

50 out of 100

White students1,612 assessments

50 out of 100

A score of 50 marks the national 2019 midpoint. Higher numbers indicate stronger results on the comparable Stanford research scale. This is not a state proficiency rate.

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

2Middle schools

1Elementary schools

1High schools

2Town setting

2Rural setting

School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.

District finances

How is the district funded, and how does it spend?

Sources of funds

Where the money comes from

Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.

15.1%Federal

49.3%State

35.6%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$11,029Total current spending per student

$6,351Instruction per student

$4,030Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$4.1MFederal revenue15.1% of total revenue

$13.4MState revenue49.3% of total revenue

$9.6MLocal revenue35.6% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$6,351Instructionper student

$4,030Student and instructional supportper student

$1,283Special educationper student

$1,084Building operations and maintenanceper student

$739Student transportationper student

$647Food servicesper student

$66Technologyper student

People costs

$14.8MSalaries$7,253 per student

$4.1MEmployee benefits$2,020 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$442KEquipmentFY 2023

$1.1MCapital outlay$529 per student

$463KConstructionincluded in capital outlay

$5.1MDebt outstanding at year end$2,512 per student

$0New debt issuedFY 2023

$920KDebt principal retiredFY 2023

$243KInterest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$825KTitle I$405 per student

$417KIDEA special education$205 per student

$1.3MChild nutrition$615 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$10,780

FY 2023$11,029

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$792

FY 2023$529

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$3,018

FY 2023$2,512

Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.

Attendance

How has chronic absence changed?

2020–2113.2%

263 of 1,988 students

2021–2218.5%

369 of 2,000 students

2022–2319.8%

403 of 2,036 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

1.5Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE4 reporting schools

0Security staff FTE4 reporting schools

Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.

Learning opportunities

What do district schools offer?

Algebra I1 reporting schools

Calculus1 reporting schools

Biology1 reporting schools

Chemistry1 reporting schools

Physics1 reporting schools

Computer science1 reporting schools

Advanced Placement1 reporting schools

Dual enrollment1 reporting schools

Gifted programs4 reporting schools

International Baccalaureate1 reporting schools

Athletics1 reporting schools

Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.

Safety and discipline

What was reported across district schools?

101Out-of-school suspensions4 reporting schoolsSee schools →233In-school suspensions4 reporting schoolsSee schools →84Law-enforcement referrals4 reporting schoolsSee schools →0School-related arrests4 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.

Technology and safety · 2021–22

What access and incident data is available?

100%Schools reporting Wi-Fi4 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber4 reporting schools

0Student devices reported4 reporting schools

Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.

Six questions parents ask

What the available data says

Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.

Are students making academic progress?5 years of resultsLatest research estimate: 2025Explore and compare →Are students missing too much school?19.8% chronically absent2022–23 · 2,036 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?Declined overallCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?2 student groups2025 research estimatesExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$11,029current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?254:1 counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →

Data status

8 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Four-year graduation rates use 2022–23 EDFacts. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.

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