Top Rankings
Lakeland R-III School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 218 students in Lakeland R-III School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Missouri.
Public Elementary School in Lakeland R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,744 Schools
# Students
470 Students
575,106 Students
# Teachers
57 Teachers
46,817 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lakeland R-III 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#435 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.51
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
6%
8%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
91%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,268 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,053 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,268
$15,081
Spending / Student
$10,053
$13,908
Best Lakeland R-III School District Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeland Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12530 Lakeland School Dr
Deepwater, MO 64740
(417) 644-2281
Deepwater, MO 64740
(417) 644-2281
Gr: PK-6 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Recent Articles
Bullying, Name-Calling & Put-Downs: Parent Guide 2025
Practical tips for parents to address bullying, name-calling, and put-downs—with 2025 data, policies, and expert strategies.
What Is a Magnet School? (2025 Guide)
Explore what a magnet school is, how it works, and its benefits in 2025. Clear explanation for parents, students, and educators.
Cooperative Learning in 2025: Evidence, Best Practices & Challenges
Explore cooperative learning in 2025—new data, updated practices, expert insights for educators and families.
