By The Numbers
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) website contains pertinent school-related data at the state level, district level and school level. You may view more information on the Missouri Comprehensive Data System.
Our Schools
- 19 Elementary Schools
- 6 Middle Schools
- 4 High Schools
- Official Enrollment: 19,424
- 11 National Blue Ribbon Schools
- 15 Missouri Gold Star Schools of Excellence
- 2016 National District of Character
- 21 National Schools of Character
- 23 Missouri Schools of Character
- Separate Campuses for Gifted and Early Childhood
Our Students
- Student to teacher ratio (average) 16:1
- 199 students to administrators
- Graduation Rate: 95.5%
- Dropout Rate: 0.8%
Our Staff
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Total Employees: 3,486
(This number does not include seasonal employees or substitute teachers.) - Professional Staff with Advanced Degrees: 82%
- Average Years of Experience: 14