Rolla 31 School District

500a Forum Dr
Rolla, MO 65401-4602
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Rolla 31 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,161 students in Rolla 31 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Rolla 31 School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% 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
8 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
4,161 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
298 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Rolla 31 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#227 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

41%
40%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

44%
43%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

38%
38%
93%
89.3%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
17.6%
20.5%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.34
0.52

Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
6%
9%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
4%
15%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

% White
81%
67%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
6%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,928 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,499 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$58 MM
$15,255 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$69 MM
$14,732 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$13,928
$17,244

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$16,499
$16,653

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Rolla 31 School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Col. John B. Wyman Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
402 Lanning Ln
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 458-0190
Gr: PK-3 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1100 Mark Twain Dr
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 458-0170
Gr: PK-3 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Harry S. Truman Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1001 E 18th St
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 458-0180
Gr: PK-3 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Rolla Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1111 Soest Rd
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 458-0120
Gr: 4-6 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Rolla Sr. High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
900 Bulldog Run
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 458-0140
Gr: 9-12 | 1,398 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Rolla Jr. High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1360 Soest Rd
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 458-0130
Gr: 7-8 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Rolla Technical Center
Vocational School
500 Forum Dr
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 458-0160
Gr: 11-12
Rank: n/an/a
Rolla Technical Inst.
Vocational School
1304 E 10th St
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 458-0150
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Rolla 31 School District?
Rolla 31 School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,161 students.
What is the rank of Rolla 31 School District?
Rolla 31 School District is ranked #231 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rolla 31 School District?
81% of Rolla 31 School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rolla 31 School District?
Rolla 31 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Rolla 31 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,499 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,161 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 93% (Top 10% in MO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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