Van-Far R-I School District

2200 W. Hwy 54
Vandalia, MO 63382-1130
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 569 students in Van-Far R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Van-Far R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
569 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Van-Far R-I School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#370 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
42%
40%
28%
43%
25-29%
38%
(21-22)
≥90%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
4%
15%
% White
86%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,490 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 $13,257 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
$8 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,490
$15,081
Spending / Student
$13,257
$13,908

Best Van-Far R-I School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Van-far Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2122 Audrain Rd 557
Vandalia, MO 63382
(573) 594-2731
Gr: PK-6 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Van-far Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Hwy 54 West
Vandalia, MO 63382
(573) 594-6442
Gr: 7-12 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Van-Far R-I School District?
Van-Far R-I School District manages 2 public schools serving 569 students.
What is the rank of Van-Far R-I School District?
Van-Far R-I School District is ranked #356 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Van-Far R-I School District?
86% of Van-Far R-I School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Van-Far R-I School District?
Van-Far R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Van-Far R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,257 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 Facts (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 569 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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