School district or education agency · NCES 2928410

Smithville R-Ii

Smithville, MO

District overview See comparisons

Students2,536

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools5

operational schools · 2023–24

Students2,536

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$12,057

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

61st percentile41st percentile45th percentile

This district is 20 percentile points higher than the state figure and 16 percentile points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

13.7%20.5%27.8%

This district is 6.8 percentage points lower than the state figure and 14.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$15,597$17,108$19,509

This district is $1,511 per student lower than the state figure and $3,912 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$12,057$13,588$15,859

This district is $1,531 per student lower than the state figure and $3,802 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$1,947$2,157$1,964

This district is $210 per student lower than the state figure and $17 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$94$394$336

This district is $300 per student lower than the state figure and $242 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$1,349$1,960$1,793

This district is $611 per student lower than the state figure and $444 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$7,105$8,117$8,742

This district is $1,012 per student lower than the state figure and $1,637 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$2,144$2,573$3,769

This district is $429 per student lower than the state figure and $1,625 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$22,368$10,323$11,715

This district is $12,045 per student higher than the state figure and $10,653 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$784$961$869

This district is $177 per student lower than the state figure and $85 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

14:113:115:1

This district is 1.0 students per teacher higher than the state figure and 1.0 students per teacher lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

321:1296:1376:1

This district is 25 students per counselor higher than the state figure and 55 students per counselor lower than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

130.7144.6138.9

This district is 13.9 staff per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 8.2 staff per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

16.616.818.5

This district is 0.2 aides per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 1.9 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.

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–122023–24

0.3%1.8%2.6%

This district is 1.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Pre-K students as a share of enrollment2023–24

1.1%4.0%2.9%

This district is 2.9 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.8 percentage points lower 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

7.7%13.3%14.0%

This district is 5.7 percentage points lower than the state figure and 6.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

2.8%3.4%3.9%

This district is 0.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

99.4%97.3%95.8%

This district is 2.1 percentage points higher than the state figure and 3.6 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

-1.7%+0.5%+0.5%

This district is 2.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.2 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

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

13.1%44.1%50.6%

This district is 31.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 37.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

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

2.8%5.1%4.5%

This district is 2.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

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

10.5%11.0%9.0%

This district is 0.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.5 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

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

9.1%5.8%6.7%

This district is 3.3 percentage points higher than the state figure and 2.4 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students enrolled in district distance education2021–22 · matched enrollment

10.2%5.0%5.1%

This district is 5.2 percentage points higher than the state figure and 5.1 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

4.1%13.9%14.4%

This district is 9.8 percentage points lower than the state figure and 10.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Pre-K27 students

1.1%

Kindergarten–grade 51,055 students

41.6%

Grades 6–8570 students

22.5%

Grades 9–12884 students

34.9%

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Pre-Kindergarten27

Kindergarten173

Grade 1168

Grade 2176

Grade 3175

Grade 4184

Grade 5179

Grade 6171

Grade 7196

Grade 8203

Grade 9216

Grade 10205

Grade 11224

Grade 12239

Students by race and ethnicity

White2,261 (89.2%)

Hispanic/Latino149 (5.9%)

Two or more races73 (2.9%)

Black or African American33 (1.3%)

Asian9 (0.4%)

American Indian or Alaska Native8 (0.3%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander3 (0.1%)

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

Early learning · 2023–24

How much public pre-K is reported?

27Students enrolled in pre-K

4.2Pre-K teachers, full-time equivalent

6.5:1Reported pre-K students per pre-K teacher

Pre-K students as a share of district enrollment

District1.1%

MO4.0%

United States2.9%

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership and staff files, 2023–24. Enrollment shows children attending district-run public pre-K. It does not show open seats, waitlists, private providers, program hours, eligibility or the cost to families.

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

331.5All district staff, full-time equivalent

181.8Teachers, full-time equivalent

7.9School counselors, full-time equivalent

42Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

4.8Librarians and media specialists, full-time equivalent

11.9School administrators, full-time equivalent

9.6Student support staff, full-time equivalent

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Pre-K teachers4.2 FTE

Kindergarten teachers11.1 FTE

Elementary teachers80.6 FTE

Secondary teachers86 FTE

Elementary school counselors4 FTE

Secondary school counselors1 FTE

Instructional coordinators5.3 FTE

District administrators3 FTE

District administrative support22.5 FTE

Other support staff42.8 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?

244Total completers

244Regular diplomas

3Reported dropouts, grades 9–12

Regular diplomas among completers

District100.0%

MO100.0%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

District0.3%

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.

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 English6 students · 3 of 5 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.3%

MO5.9%

U.S.12.0%

7.7%Students receiving IDEA special-education services210 students · 5 of 5 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District7.7%

MO13.3%

U.S.14.0%

2.8%Students with Section 504 plans77 students · 5 of 5 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District2.8%

MO3.4%

U.S.3.9%

0.0%English learners also receiving IDEA services0 students · 5 of 5 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?

99.4%Teachers reported as certified

32Children ages 3–5 in district preschool

Teacher certification comparison

District99.4%

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.

2,954children ages 5 to 17

122estimated to live in families below the poverty line

4.1%about 1 in 24 school-age children

District4.1%

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.

Orchard Farm R-VSt. Charles, MO2,514 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Desoto 73Desoto, MO2,504 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →ClaytonClayton, MO2,416 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Kirksville R-IiiKirksville, MO2,534 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Excelsior Springs 40Excelsior Springs, MO2,638 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →

Academic results · 2025

How do results differ among student groups?

Students not economically disadvantaged1,614 assessments

63 out of 100

White students1,859 assessments

62 out of 100

Economically disadvantaged students292 assessments

44 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?

3Elementary schools

1High schools

1Middle schools

1Rural setting

4Suburb 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.

5%Federal

33.4%State

61.6%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$12,057Total current spending per student

$6,741Instruction per student

$4,952Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$2MFederal revenue5% of total revenue

$13.4MState revenue33.4% of total revenue

$24.8MLocal revenue61.6% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$6,741Instructionper student

$4,952Student and instructional supportper student

$1,349Special educationper student

$1,177Building operations and maintenanceper student

$689Student transportationper student

$364Food servicesper student

$311Technologyper student

People costs

$18.4MSalaries$7,105 per student

$5.5MEmployee benefits$2,144 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$242KEquipmentFY 2023

$5MCapital outlay$1,947 per student

$3.9MConstructionincluded in capital outlay

$57.8MDebt outstanding at year end$22,368 per student

$17.5MNew debt issuedFY 2023

$2MDebt principal retiredFY 2023

$1.6MInterest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$278KTitle I$108 per student

$413KIDEA special education$160 per student

$554KChild nutrition$214 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$11,089

FY 2023$12,057

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$3,922

FY 2023$1,947

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$16,398

FY 2023$22,368

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?

2020–213.8%

98 of 2,611 students

2021–2213.4%

342 of 2,552 students

2022–2313.7%

349 of 2,554 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

1Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE5 reporting schools

0Security staff FTE5 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 programs5 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?

90Out-of-school suspensions5 reporting schoolsSee schools →134In-school suspensions5 reporting schoolsSee schools →37Law-enforcement referrals5 reporting schoolsSee schools →0School-related arrests5 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-Fi5 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber5 reporting schools

0Student devices reported5 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?13.7% chronically absent2022–23 · 2,554 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?About the sameCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?3 student groups2025 research estimatesExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$12,057current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?321:1 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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