Cameron R-I School District

423 N Chestnut St
Cameron, MO 64429-1738
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Cameron R-I School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,629 students in Cameron R-I 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 Cameron R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
4 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
1,629 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
123 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Cameron R-I 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#183 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
44%
39%
43%
43%
42%
38%
90-94%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.17
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
91%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,087 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 $12,243 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
$21 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,087
$15,081
Spending / Student
$12,243
$13,908

Best Cameron R-I School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
602 S Harris
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 882-1051
Grades: PK-2
| 481 students
Rank: #22.
Cameron High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1220 S Park Avenue
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 882-1036
Grades: 9-12
| 473 students
Rank: #33.
Cameron Veterans Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1015 S. Park
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 882-1041
Grades: 6-8
| 319 students
Rank: #44.
Cameron Intermediate School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
915 S. Park
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 882-1046
Grades: 3-5
| 356 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Cameron R-I School District?
Cameron R-I School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,629 students.
What is the rank of Cameron R-I School District?
Cameron R-I School District is ranked #191 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cameron R-I School District?
91% of Cameron R-I School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cameron R-I School District?
Cameron R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Cameron R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,243 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 Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,629 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in MO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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