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REPUBLIC R-III

Missouri · Public School District
8
Schools
5,316
Students
$13,032
Per-Pupil Spend
-9% nat'l
37.0%
Free Lunch Rate
-15pp vs nat'l
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

REPUBLIC R-III is a public school district in Missouri serving 5,316 students across 8 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,032 is near the national average for a US public school district. 37% 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 (8)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
LYON ELEMENTARYKG–05437
MCCULLOCH ELEMENTARYKG–05454
PRICE ELEMENTARYKG–05501
SCHOFIELD ELEMENTARYKG–05496
SWEENY ELEMENTARYKG–05501
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
REPUBLIC MIDDLE06–081,146
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
REPUBLIC HIGH09–121,542
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERPK–PK239
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,032Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
40%
48%
State
40.2%
Local (property tax)
47.9%
Federal
11.8%

Funding is shared between state (40%) and local sources (48%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
8
Schools
5,316
Students
37%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateMissouri →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in REPUBLIC R-III?
REPUBLIC R-III has 8 public schools, serving a total of 5,316 students.
What is the graduation rate for REPUBLIC R-III?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does REPUBLIC R-III spend per student?
REPUBLIC R-III spends $13,032 per pupil — 9% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in REPUBLIC R-III?
37% of students in REPUBLIC R-III qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in REPUBLIC R-III?
No, REPUBLIC R-III does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does REPUBLIC R-III serve?
REPUBLIC R-III serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for REPUBLIC R-III?
The median opportunity score across schools in REPUBLIC R-III 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.