For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 277 students in Buchanan 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.
Public Schools in Buchanan County R-IV School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,457 Schools
# Students
277 Students
884,944 Students
# Teachers
28 Teachers
70,197 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Buchanan 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 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#201 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15.2%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.02
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
99%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,560 is higher than the state median of $15,195. The school district revenue/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,383 is higher than the state median of $14,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,560
$15,195
Spending / Student
$17,383
$14,013
Best Buchanan County R-IV School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rushville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8681 Sw State Rte 116
Rushville, MO 64484
(816) 688-7777
Rushville, MO 64484
(816) 688-7777
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Dekalb Jr.-sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
702 Main St
De Kalb, MO 64440
(816) 685-3211
De Kalb, MO 64440
(816) 685-3211
Gr: 7-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Buchanan County R-IV School District?
Buchanan County R-IV School District manages 2 public schools serving 277 students.
What is the rank of Buchanan County R-IV School District?
Buchanan County R-IV School District is ranked #212 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 Buchanan County R-IV School District?
99% of Buchanan County R-IV School District students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Buchanan County R-IV School District?
Buchanan County R-IV School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Buchanan County R-IV School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,383 is higher than the state median of $14,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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