For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 571 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 41%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% 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
2,463 Schools
# Students
571 Students
885,270 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
70,230 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.
Overall District Rank
#370 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
4%
15%
% White
84%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,443 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,210 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,443
$15,190
Spending / Student
$13,210
$14,008
Best Van-Far R-I School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Van-far Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2122 Audrain Rd 557
Vandalia, MO 63382
(573) 594-2731
Vandalia, MO 63382
(573) 594-2731
Gr: PK-6 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Van-far Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Hwy 54 West
Vandalia, MO 63382
(573) 594-6442
Vandalia, MO 63382
(573) 594-6442
Gr: 7-12 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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 571 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?
84% of Van-Far R-I School District students are White, 9% 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 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 $13,210 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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