Top Rankings
Jefferson City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 8,706 students in Jefferson City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Jefferson City School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
18 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
8,706 Students
887,077 Students
# Teachers
714 Teachers
68,837 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Jefferson City School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 556 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#210 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
46%
Graduation Rate
87%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.49
# American Indian Students
13 Students
3,345 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
125 Students
18,291 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
608 Students
67,492 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
8%
# Black Students
1,763 Students
134,874 Students
% Black Students
20%
15%
# White Students
5,312 Students
614,358 Students
% White Students
61%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
3,402 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
880 Students
45,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
211
30,952
# Students in K Grade:
619
64,117
# Students in 1st Grade:
615
62,556
# Students in 2nd Grade:
598
63,823
# Students in 3rd Grade:
680
63,594
# Students in 4th Grade:
604
64,202
# Students in 5th Grade:
692
64,701
# Students in 6th Grade:
629
65,926
# Students in 7th Grade:
682
67,859
# Students in 8th Grade:
655
69,522
# Students in 9th Grade:
836
72,441
# Students in 10th Grade:
628
68,101
# Students in 11th Grade:
623
65,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
634
64,112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,857 is higher than the state median of $15,159. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,035 is higher than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has declined by 30% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$138 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$122 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,857
$15,159
Spending / Student
$14,035
$13,980
Best Jefferson City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Capital City High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1650 Cavalier Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3286
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3286
Grades: 9-12
| 1,451 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson City High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
609 Union
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3050
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3050
Grades: 9-12
| 1,270 students
Rank: #33.
North Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
285 S Summit
Holts Summit, MO 65043
(573) 896-8304
Holts Summit, MO 65043
(573) 896-8304
Grades: K-5
| 407 students
Rank: #44.
Clarence Lawson Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1105 Fairgrounds Rd
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3175
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3175
Grades: K-5
| 422 students
Rank: #55.
Belair Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
701 Belair
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3155
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3155
Grades: K-5
| 448 students
Rank: #66.
Pioneer Trail Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Pioneer Trail
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 632-3400
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 632-3400
Grades: K-5
| 493 students
Rank: #77.
Cedar Hill Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1510 Vieth
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3160
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3160
Grades: K-5
| 337 students
Rank: #88.
Callaway Hills Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2715 State Rd Aa
Holts Summit, MO 65043
(573) 896-5051
Holts Summit, MO 65043
(573) 896-5051
Grades: K-5
| 244 students
Rank: #99.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Fairgrounds Rd
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3250
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3250
Grades: 6-8
| 1,070 students
Rank: #1010.
Lewis And Clark Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
325 Lewis And Clark Dr
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3200
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 896 students
Rank: #1111.
West Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Dix Rd
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3195
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3195
Grades: K-5
| 290 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
East Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1229 E Mccarty
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3165
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3165
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Moreau Heights Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1410 Hough Park
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3180
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3180
Grades: K-5
| 317 students
Rank: #1414.
South Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
707 Linden Dr
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3185
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3185
Grades: K-5
| 274 students
Rank: #1515.
Thorpe J. Gordon Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Jackson
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3170
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3170
Grades: K-5
| 295 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nichols Career Ctr.
Vocational School
605 Union
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3100
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 659-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Prenger Family Ctr.
Alternative School
400 Stadium Blvd
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 636-5177
Jefferson City, MO 65101
(573) 636-5177
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
812 St Mary's Blvd
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3190
Jefferson City, MO 65109
(573) 659-3190
Grades: PK
| 211 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jefferson City School District?
Jefferson City School District manages 18 public schools serving 8,706 students.
What is the rank of Jefferson City School District?
Jefferson City School District is ranked #219 out of 556 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson City School District?
61% of Jefferson City School District students are White, 20% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jefferson City School District?
Jefferson City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Jefferson City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,035 is higher than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has declined by 30% over four school years.
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