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KIRKWOOD R-VII

Missouri · Public School District
9
Schools
6,175
Students
$16,163
Per-Pupil Spend
+13% nat'l
9.2%
Free Lunch Rate
-43pp vs nat'l
98.0%
Graduation Rate
+11.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

KIRKWOOD R-VII is a public school district in Missouri serving 6,175 students across 9 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 98.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,163 is above average for a US public school district. Only 9% 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 (9)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
F. P. TILLMAN ELEM.KG–05474
GEORGE R. ROBINSON ELEM.KG–05493
NORTH GLENDALE ELEM.KG–05602
W. W. KEYSOR ELEM.KG–05618
WESTCHESTER ELEM.KG–05585
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
NIPHER MIDDLE06–08673
NORTH KIRKWOOD MIDDLE06–08653
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
KIRKWOOD SR. HIGH09–121,775
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
KIRKWOOD EARLY CHILD. CTR.PK–PK302
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,163+13% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
91%
State
6.0%
Local (property tax)
91.0%
Federal
3.0%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (91%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
6,175
Students
9%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate98.0%
Opportunity Score49/100
StateMissouri →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
98.0% graduation rate — 11.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 9% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in KIRKWOOD R-VII?
KIRKWOOD R-VII has 9 public schools, serving a total of 6,175 students.
What is the graduation rate for KIRKWOOD R-VII?
The graduation rate is 98.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does KIRKWOOD R-VII spend per student?
KIRKWOOD R-VII spends $16,163 per pupil — 13% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in KIRKWOOD R-VII?
9% of students in KIRKWOOD R-VII qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in KIRKWOOD R-VII?
No, KIRKWOOD R-VII does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does KIRKWOOD R-VII serve?
KIRKWOOD R-VII serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for KIRKWOOD R-VII?
The median opportunity score across schools in KIRKWOOD R-VII 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.