St. Elizabeth R-IV School District

240 Church St
St Elizabeth, MO 65075-0068
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
10/
10
Top 1%

Top Rankings

St. Elizabeth R-IV School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 282 students in St. Elizabeth R-IV School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in St. Elizabeth R-IV School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% 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
2,455 Schools
# Students
282 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

St. Elizabeth R-IV School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#5 out of 555 school districts
(Top 1%)

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

73%
40%

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

60-64%
43%

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

60-69%
38%
(21-22)
≥80%
90%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
2.4%
20.5%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.04
0.52

Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

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

Showing 2008–2018. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
98%
67%

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

% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,429 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 $10,947 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$15,255 MM

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

Spending
$3 MM
$14,732 MM

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

Revenue / Student
$11,429
$17,244

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

Spending / Student
$10,947
$16,653

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

Best St. Elizabeth R-IV School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Elizabeth Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Hwy 52
Saint Elizabeth, MO 65075
(573) 493-2246
Gr: PK-5 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
St. Elizabeth High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Hwy 52
Saint Elizabeth, MO 65075
(573) 493-2246
Gr: 6-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to St. Elizabeth R-IV School District?
St. Elizabeth R-IV School District manages 2 public schools serving 282 students.
What is the rank of St. Elizabeth R-IV School District?
St. Elizabeth R-IV School District is ranked #13 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 5%) 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 overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in St. Elizabeth R-IV School District?
98% of St. Elizabeth R-IV School District students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St. Elizabeth R-IV School District?
St. Elizabeth R-IV School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is St. Elizabeth R-IV School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,947 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 282 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 73% (Top 1%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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