Cabool R-IV School District

725 Main Street
Cabool, MO 65689-7359
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 719 students in Cabool R-IV School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Cabool R-IV School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
719 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
71 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Cabool R-IV School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#327 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
39%
40%
35%
43%
35-39%
38%
(21-22)
≥90%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.13
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
93%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,944 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,566 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,944
$15,081
Spending / Student
$12,566
$13,908

Best Cabool R-IV School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cabool High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
720 Peabody Avenue
Cabool, MO 65689
(417) 962-3153
Gr: 9-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Cabool Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1024 Garst Avenue
Cabool, MO 65689
(417) 962-3153
Gr: PK-4 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Cabool Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1025 Rogers Avenue
Cabool, MO 65689
(417) 962-3153
Gr: 5-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Cabool R-IV School District?
Cabool R-IV School District manages 3 public schools serving 719 students.
What is the rank of Cabool R-IV School District?
Cabool R-IV School District is ranked #349 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 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 Cabool R-IV School District?
93% of Cabool R-IV School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cabool R-IV School District?
Cabool 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 Cabool R-IV School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,566 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 719 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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