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Osage County R-I 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 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 125 students in Osage County R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Osage County R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,458 Schools
# Students
125 Students
885,249 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
70,228 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Osage County R-I 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#484 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)27%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
4%
15%
% White
96%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,064 is higher than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 47% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,512 is higher than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has grown by 47% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,064
$15,190
Spending / Student
$22,512
$14,009
Best Osage County R-I School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chamois High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
614 S Poplar St
Chamois, MO 65024
(573) 763-5393
Chamois, MO 65024
(573) 763-5393
Gr: 6-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Osage Co. Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
614 S Poplar St
Chamois, MO 65024
(573) 763-5446
Chamois, MO 65024
(573) 763-5446
Gr: PK-5 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Osage County R-I School District?
Osage County R-I School District manages 2 public schools serving 125 students.
What is the rank of Osage County R-I School District?
Osage County R-I School District is ranked #505 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Osage County R-I School District?
96% of Osage County R-I School District students are White, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Osage County R-I School District?
Osage County R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Osage County R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,512 is higher than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has grown by 47% over four school years.
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