Macon County R-I School District

702 N Missouri
Macon, MO 63552-2062
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 764 students in Macon County R-I School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Missouri.
Public Elementary Schools in Macon County R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,747 Schools
# Students
1,182 Students
575,116 Students
# Teachers
104 Teachers
46,819 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Macon County 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 51% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#181 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
45%
40%
44%
43%
42%
38%
51%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
4%
16%
% White
87%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,299 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,024 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,299
$15,081
Spending / Student
$11,024
$13,908

Best Macon County R-I School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Macon Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
702 N Missouri
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-2189
Gr: 6-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Macon Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
702 N Missouri
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 385-2118
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Family Literacy Center
Alternative School
408 Blees Industrial Drive
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 395-8060
Gr: K-12

Recent Articles

Why Single-Sex Public Schools are Growing in Popularity
Why Single-Sex Public Schools are Growing in Popularity
This article examines the growing trend of single-sex public schools in the United States. It explores the potential benefits, research findings, and controversies surrounding gender-specific education, as well as the factors driving its increasing popularity among parents and educators.
When Teachers Cheat: The Standardized Test Controversies
When Teachers Cheat: The Standardized Test Controversies
Teachers across the country are being accused of cheating on standardized tests, using erasers to conveniently change their students’ answers. However, are these teachers driven to cheat because the funding system is flawed?
When Field Trips Turn Deadly: Who is Responsible?
When Field Trips Turn Deadly: Who is Responsible?
Recent deaths during field trips have parents and school officials questioning the safety of these excursions. Learn about these tragedies and what parameters should be in place to ensure a safe field trip.

Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,182 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 51% (Top 50% in MO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Quick Links