51爆料

Festus R-VI School District

1515 Mid-meadow Ln
Festus, MO 63028-1598
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Festus R-VI School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 100 students in Festus R-VI School District.
Public Preschools in Festus R-VI School District have a diversity score of 0.29, which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 0.54.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
5 Schools
733 Schools
# Students
3,476 Students
201,896 Students
# Teachers
203 Teachers
18,018 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Festus R-VI 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 94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#15 out of 555 school districts
(Top 5%)
63%
40%
62%
43%
53%
38%
(21-22)
94%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
1%
9%
% Black
3%
20%
% White
90%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,213 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,378 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,213
$15,081
Spending / Student
$9,378
$13,908

Best Festus R-VI School District Public Preschools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
821 American Legion Dr
Festus, MO 63028
(636) 465-0395
Gr: PK | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Recent Articles

10 Advantages of Public Education in 2025
10 Advantages of Public Education in 2025
Explore 10 key benefits of public education in 2025, with fresh statistics, expert insights, and real-world examples for parents and educators.
COVID-19鈥檚 Lasting Impact on U.S. 51爆料s (2025)
COVID-19鈥檚 Lasting Impact on U.S. 51爆料s (2025)
Explore how COVID-19 continues to affect U.S. public schools in 2025: learning losses, enrollment shifts, mental health, and recovery strategies.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 3,476 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 94% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 63% (Top 5%)
  • : 62% (Top 5%)
  • : 53% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Quick Links