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FERGUSON-FLORISSANT R-II

Missouri · Public School District
23
Schools
8,759
Students
$15,368
Per-Pupil Spend
+7% nat'l
99.2%
Free Lunch Rate
+47pp vs nat'l
91.6%
Graduation Rate
+5.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

FERGUSON-FLORISSANT R-II is a public school district in Missouri serving 8,759 students across 23 schools. It includes 13 elementary, 5 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 91.6% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,368 is near the national average for a US public school district. 99% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (23)
Elementary Schools13 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BERKELEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL03–05346
BERMUDA ELEMENTARYPK–02143
CENTRAL ELEMENTARYPK–02180
COMBS ELEMENTARY03–05295
COMMONS LANE ELEMENTARYPK–02291
DUCHESNE ELEMENTARYPK–02248
GRIFFITH ELEMENTARY03–05282
HALLS FERRY ELEMENTARY03–05346
HOLMAN ELEMENTARYPK–02173
LEE HAMILTON ELEMENTARY03–05278
PARKER ROAD ELEMENTARYPK–02354
ROBINWOOD ELEMENTARY03–05312
WALNUT GROVE ELEM.PK–02342
Middle Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CROSS KEYS MIDDLE07–08625
FERGUSON MIDDLE07–08615
JOHNSON WABASH 6TH GRADE CTR06–06323
STEAM ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08248
WEDGWOOD 6TH GRADE CENTER06–06307
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
MCCLUER HIGH09–121,181
MCCLUER NORTH HIGH09–121,136
STEAM ACADEMY AT MSB HIGH SCHO09–12437
THE INNOVATION SCHOOL AT CV09–12146
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
EARLY EDUCATION CENTERPK–PK151
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,368Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
24%
55%
State
23.6%
Local (property tax)
55.3%
Federal
21.0%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (55%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
23
Schools
8,759
Students
99%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.6%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateMissouri →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.6% graduation rate — 5.1 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 23 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
99% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
21% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in FERGUSON-FLORISSANT R-II?
FERGUSON-FLORISSANT R-II has 23 public schools, serving a total of 8,759 students.
What is the graduation rate for FERGUSON-FLORISSANT R-II?
The graduation rate is 91.6%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does FERGUSON-FLORISSANT R-II spend per student?
FERGUSON-FLORISSANT R-II spends $15,368 per pupil — 7% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in FERGUSON-FLORISSANT R-II?
99% of students in FERGUSON-FLORISSANT R-II qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in FERGUSON-FLORISSANT R-II?
No, FERGUSON-FLORISSANT R-II does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does FERGUSON-FLORISSANT R-II serve?
FERGUSON-FLORISSANT R-II serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for FERGUSON-FLORISSANT R-II?
The median opportunity score across schools in FERGUSON-FLORISSANT R-II is 38/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.