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NORTHWEST R-I

Missouri · Public School District
10
Schools
5,969
Students
$11,967
Per-Pupil Spend
-17% nat'l
35.2%
Free Lunch Rate
-17pp vs nat'l
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

NORTHWEST R-I is a public school district in Missouri serving 5,969 students across 10 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,967 is below the national average for a US public school district. 35% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BRENNAN WOODS ELEM.KG–05481
CEDAR SPRINGS ELEM.KG–05414
HIGH RIDGE ELEM.KG–05350
HOUSE SPRINGS ELEM.KG–05481
MAPLE GROVE ELEM.KG–05395
MURPHY ELEM.KG–05463
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
NORTHWEST VALLEY SCH.06–08788
WOODRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08566
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
NORTHWEST HIGH09–121,841
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
HOUSE SPRINGS EARLY CHILD CTRPK–PK190
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,967-17% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
31%
49%
State
30.8%
Local (property tax)
48.5%
Federal
20.7%

Funding is shared between state (31%) and local sources (49%), with notable federal support (21%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
5,969
Students
35%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateMissouri →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,967, spending is 17% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
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 NORTHWEST R-I?
NORTHWEST R-I has 10 public schools, serving a total of 5,969 students.
What is the graduation rate for NORTHWEST R-I?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does NORTHWEST R-I spend per student?
NORTHWEST R-I spends $11,967 per pupil — 17% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in NORTHWEST R-I?
35% of students in NORTHWEST R-I qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in NORTHWEST R-I?
No, NORTHWEST R-I does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does NORTHWEST R-I serve?
NORTHWEST R-I serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for NORTHWEST R-I?
The median opportunity score across schools in NORTHWEST R-I is 41/100. 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.