Osage County R-III School District

143 E Main St
Westphalia, MO 65085-0037
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Osage County 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%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 796 students in Osage County R-III School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Osage County R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% 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
3 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
796 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Osage County R-III 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#173 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
43%
39%
45%
43%
35-39%
38%
≥95%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.04
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
98%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,060 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,683 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,060
$15,081
Spending / Student
$10,683
$13,908

Best Osage County R-III School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fatima Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
143 E Main
Westphalia, MO 65085
(573) 455-2395
Grades: K-6
| 272 students
Rank: #22.
Fatima High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
143 E Main
Westphalia, MO 65085
(573) 455-2550
Grades: 7-12
| 467 students
Rank: n/an/a
1927 Hwy. 63
Westphalia, MO 65085
(573) 455-2375
Grades: PK
| 57 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Osage County R-III School District?
Osage County R-III School District manages 3 public schools serving 796 students.
What is the rank of Osage County R-III School District?
Osage County R-III School District is ranked #187 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Osage County R-III School District?
98% of Osage County R-III School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Osage County R-III School District?
Osage County R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Osage County R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,683 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 796 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in MO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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