Top Rankings
Phelps County R-III School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 160 students in Phelps County R-III 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 Phelps County R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), 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
160 Students
885,249 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
70,228 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Phelps County R-III 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.
Overall District Rank
#168 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
38%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.1%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.52
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
92%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,275 is higher than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,063 is higher than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,275
$15,190
Spending / Student
$16,063
$14,009
Best Phelps County R-III School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Phelps Co. Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17790 State Route M
Edgar Springs, MO 65462
(573) 435-6293
Edgar Springs, MO 65462
(573) 435-6293
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Phelps County R-III School District?
Phelps County R-III School District manages 1 public schools serving 160 students.
What is the rank of Phelps County R-III School District?
Phelps County R-III School District is ranked #165 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Phelps County R-III School District?
92% of Phelps County R-III School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Phelps County R-III School District?
Phelps County R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Phelps County R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,063 is higher than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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