North Wood R-IV School District

3734 N Hwy 19
Salem, MO 65560-8056
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 155 students in North Wood R-IV School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
Public School in North Wood R-IV School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
1 School
2,458 Schools
# Students
155 Students
885,249 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
70,228 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

North Wood R-IV 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 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#122 out of 555 school districts
(Top 30%)
47%
40%
45-49%
43%
40-49%
38%
(2021-22)
22.8%
20.9%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.52
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
90%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,774 is higher than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 48% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,219 is higher than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,774
$15,190
Spending / Student
$16,219
$14,009

Best North Wood R-IV School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Wood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3734 N. Hwy 19
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-4607
Gr: PK-8 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to North Wood R-IV School District?
North Wood R-IV School District manages 1 public schools serving 155 students.
What is the rank of North Wood R-IV School District?
North Wood R-IV School District is ranked #129 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in North Wood R-IV School District?
90% of North Wood R-IV School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Wood R-IV School District?
North Wood R-IV School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is North Wood R-IV School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,219 is higher than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has declined by 23% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 155 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 30% in MO
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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