Lebanon R-III School District

224 W. Commercial Street
Lebanon, MO 65536-3260
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,705 students in Lebanon R-III School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Missouri.
Public Elementary Schools in Lebanon R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 33% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,730 Schools
# Students
4,410 Students
571,156 Students
# Teachers
323 Teachers
47,204 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lebanon 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 94% has increased from 92% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#316 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

36%
40%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

38%
43%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

28%
38%
94%
89.3%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
13.1%
20.5%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.53

Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%

Showing 2009–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
5%
9%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
1%
16%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

% White
88%
67%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,201 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,522 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$15,255 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$64 MM
$14,732 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$14,201
$17,244

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$14,522
$16,653

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Lebanon R-III School District Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Boswell Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
695 Millcreek
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6400
Gr: 4-5 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Maplecrest Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Maple Ln
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6300
Gr: 2-3 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Lebanon Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 Buzz Pride Drive
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6500
Gr: 6-8 | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
1200 Clark St
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6200
Gr: K-1 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Recent Articles

Can Your Child Get Into School Clubs and Activities?
Can Your Child Get Into School Clubs and Activities?
Discover whether your child can access advertised school clubs and activities, including enrollment limits, tryouts, fees, transportation, scheduling conflicts, and essential questions parents should ask before choosing schools today.
Who Supervises Students When Their Teacher Is Out?
Who Supervises Students When Their Teacher Is Out?
Discover who supervises students when regular teachers are absent, how schools arrange classroom coverage, what qualifications substitutes need, and which questions parents should ask about safety and learning continuity.
When the School Nurse Isn't There: Parent Guide
When the School Nurse Isn't There: Parent Guide
Learn what happens when school nurses are absent, how public schools handle medications and emergencies, and which essential questions parents should ask to protect their children's health and safety daily.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,410 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 94% (Top 5% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Quick Links