Doniphan R-I School District

401 Walnut Street
Doniphan, MO 63935-1704
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,522 students in Doniphan R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Doniphan R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (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
5 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
1,522 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
126 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Doniphan 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 80-84% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#268 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
40%
39%
40%
43%
34%
38%
80-84%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.13
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
93%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,526 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 $10,148 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
$18 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,526
$15,081
Spending / Student
$10,148
$13,908

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Doniphan High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5 Ball Park Rd
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-3667
Grades: 9-12
| 474 students
Rank: #22.
Doniphan Intermediate
(Math: 47% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
904 Elm Street
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-3667
Grades: 3-5
| 329 students
Rank: #33.
Doniphan Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
651 Summit
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-3667
Grades: 6-8
| 358 students
Rank: #44.
Doniphan Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
603 Summit
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-3667
Grades: PK-2
| 361 students
Rank: n/an/a
Current River Career Center
Vocational School
301 Spring St
Doniphan, MO 63935
(573) 996-3667
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Doniphan R-I School District?
Doniphan R-I School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,522 students.
What is the rank of Doniphan R-I School District?
Doniphan R-I School District is ranked #266 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Doniphan R-I School District?
93% of Doniphan R-I School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Doniphan R-I School District?
Doniphan 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 Doniphan R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,148 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: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,522 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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