Everton R-III School District

509 E. School Street
Everton, MO 65646-0211
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 145 students in Everton R-III School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Everton R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
145 Students
885,270 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
70,230 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Everton R-III 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#390 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
19%
40%
40-44%
43%
20-29%
38%
(21-22)
≥50%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.09
0.52
% American Indian
4%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
9%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
95%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,283 is higher than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,524 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,283
$15,190
Spending / Student
$12,524
$14,008

Best Everton R-III School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Everton High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
509 E School St
Everton, MO 65646
(417) 535-2221
Gr: 7-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Everton Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
509 E School St
Everton, MO 65646
(417) 535-2221
Gr: PK-6 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Everton R-III School District?
Everton R-III School District manages 2 public schools serving 145 students.
What is the rank of Everton R-III School District?
Everton R-III School District is ranked #419 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Everton R-III School District?
95% of Everton R-III School District students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Everton R-III School District?
Everton R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Everton R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,524 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 145 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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