For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 393 students in New Franklin R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in New Franklin 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 49% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
2 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
393 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
New Franklin R-I School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#160 out of 557 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
92%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,819 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,636 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,819
$15,081
Spending / Student
$11,636
$13,908
Best New Franklin R-I School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
412 West Broadway
New Franklin, MO 65274
(660) 848-2112
New Franklin, MO 65274
(660) 848-2112
Grades: PK-5
| 184 students
Rank: #22.
New Franklin Middle-high
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
412 West Broadway
New Franklin, MO 65274
(660) 848-2314
New Franklin, MO 65274
(660) 848-2314
Grades: 6-12
| 209 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Franklin R-I School District?
New Franklin R-I School District manages 2 public schools serving 393 students.
What is the rank of New Franklin R-I School District?
New Franklin R-I School District is ranked #158 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in New Franklin R-I School District?
92% of New Franklin R-I School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Franklin R-I School District?
New Franklin R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is New Franklin R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,636 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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