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 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,186 students in Rolla 31 School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public elementary schools in Missouri.
Public Elementary Schools in Rolla 31 School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 33% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,731 Schools
# Students
4,161 Students
571,466 Students
# Teachers
298 Teachers
47,227 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%)
41%
40%
44%
43%
38%
38%
93%
90%
(2022-23)
17.6%
20.5%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.34
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
4%
16%
% White
81%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,928 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,383 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$47 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,928
$15,190
Spending / Student
$11,383
$14,008

Best Rolla 31 School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)

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%

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • 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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