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FRANCIS HOWELL R-III

Missouri · Public School District
23
Schools
17,124
Students
$15,728
Per-Pupil Spend
+10% nat'l
15.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-37pp vs nat'l
97.0%
Graduation Rate
+10.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

FRANCIS HOWELL R-III is a public school district in Missouri serving 17,124 students across 23 schools. It includes 10 elementary, 5 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,728 is near the national average for a US public school district. Only 15% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 49/100.

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All Schools (23)
Elementary Schools10 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BECKY-DAVID ELEM.PK–05849
CASTLIO ELEM.KG–05818
CENTRAL ELEM.PK–05831
DANIEL BOONE ELEM.KG–05414
FAIRMOUNT ELEM.KG–051,013
HARVEST RIDGE ELEM.PK–05613
HENDERSON ELEM.KG–05676
INDEPENDENCE ELEM.KG–05753
JOHN WELDON ELEM.PK–05677
WARREN ELEM.KG–05762
Middle Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BARNWELL MIDDLE06–08741
BRYAN MIDDLE06–08813
FRANCIS HOWELL MIDDLE06–08838
HOLLENBECK MIDDLE06–08753
SAEGER MIDDLE06–08701
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
FRANCIS HOWELL CENTRAL HIGH09–121,805
FRANCIS HOWELL HIGH09–121,835
FRANCIS HOWELL NORTH HIGH09–121,679
FRANCIS HOWELL UNION HIGH09–120
Other Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
EARLY CHILD FAMILY EDUC. CTR.PK–PK178
EARLY CHILD. FAMILY EDUC CTR.PK–PK180
EARLY CHILD. FAMILY EDUC. CTRPK–PK195
WESTWOOD TRAIL ACADEMY02–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,728Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
20%
73%
State
19.8%
Local (property tax)
73.3%
Federal
7.0%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (73%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
23
Schools
17,124
Students
15%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.0%
Opportunity Score49/100
StateMissouri →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.0% graduation rate — 10.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 15% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Range of school options
With 23 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in FRANCIS HOWELL R-III?
FRANCIS HOWELL R-III has 23 public schools, serving a total of 17,124 students.
What is the graduation rate for FRANCIS HOWELL R-III?
The graduation rate is 97.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does FRANCIS HOWELL R-III spend per student?
FRANCIS HOWELL R-III spends $15,728 per pupil — 10% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in FRANCIS HOWELL R-III?
15% of students in FRANCIS HOWELL R-III qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in FRANCIS HOWELL R-III?
No, FRANCIS HOWELL R-III does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does FRANCIS HOWELL R-III serve?
FRANCIS HOWELL R-III serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for FRANCIS HOWELL R-III?
The median opportunity score across schools in FRANCIS HOWELL R-III is 49/100. 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.