For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 582 students in Van-Far R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, 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 27% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
582 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Van-Far R-I School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 555 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#453 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.50
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
23 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
4%
15%
# White Students
495 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
85%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
45 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
40
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
49
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
47
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
43
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
35
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
37
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
40
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
29
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
41
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
45
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
58
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
49
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
35
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
34
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,189 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,960 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,189
$15,071
Spending / Student
$12,960
$13,899
Best Van-Far R-I School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Van-far Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2122 Audrain Rd 557
Vandalia, MO 63382
(573) 594-2731
Vandalia, MO 63382
(573) 594-2731
Grades: PK-6
| 320 students
Rank: #22.
Van-far Jr./sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Hwy 54 West
Vandalia, MO 63382
(573) 594-6442
Vandalia, MO 63382
(573) 594-6442
Grades: 7-12
| 262 students
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 582 students.
What is the rank of Van-Far R-I School District?
Van-Far R-I School District is ranked #458 out of 555 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Van-Far R-I School District?
85% of Van-Far R-I School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% 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 13:1, which is equal to 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 $12,960 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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