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JEFFERSON CITY

Missouri · Public School District
18
Schools
8,683
Students
$13,972
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
55.5%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
81.0%
Graduation Rate
-5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

JEFFERSON CITY is a public school district in Missouri serving 8,683 students across 18 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 81.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,972 is near the national average for a US public school district. 56% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (18)
Elementary Schools11 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BELAIR ELEM.KG–05377
CALLAWAY HILLS ELEM.KG–05241
CEDAR HILL ELEM.KG–05324
CLARENCE LAWSON ELEM.KG–05419
EAST ELEM.KG–05305
MOREAU HEIGHTS ELEM.KG–05328
NORTH ELEM.KG–05395
PIONEER TRAIL ELEMENTARYKG–05477
SOUTH ELEM.KG–05312
THORPE J. GORDON ELEM.KG–05281
WEST ELEM.KG–05307
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
LEWIS AND CLARK MIDDLE06–081,005
THOMAS JEFFERSON MIDDLE06–08957
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CAPITAL CITY HIGH SCHOOL09–121,404
JEFFERSON CITY HIGH09–121,296
NICHOLS CAREER CTR.09–120
PRENGER FAMILY CTR.09–120
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
SOUTHWEST EARLY CHILDHOOD CTRPK–PK255
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,972Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
19%
67%
State
19.0%
Local (property tax)
66.7%
Federal
14.4%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (67%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
18
Schools
8,683
Students
56%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate81.0%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateMissouri →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 18 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 81.0%, graduation is 5.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in JEFFERSON CITY?
JEFFERSON CITY has 18 public schools, serving a total of 8,683 students.
What is the graduation rate for JEFFERSON CITY?
The graduation rate is 81.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does JEFFERSON CITY spend per student?
JEFFERSON CITY spends $13,972 per pupil — 3% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in JEFFERSON CITY?
56% of students in JEFFERSON CITY qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in JEFFERSON CITY?
No, JEFFERSON CITY does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does JEFFERSON CITY serve?
JEFFERSON CITY serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for JEFFERSON CITY?
The median opportunity score across schools in JEFFERSON CITY is 40/100. 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.