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RITENOUR

Missouri · Public School District
10
Schools
5,628
Students
$12,381
Per-Pupil Spend
-14% nat'l
97.8%
Free Lunch Rate
+46pp vs nat'l
74.0%
Graduation Rate
-12.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

RITENOUR is a public school district in Missouri serving 5,628 students across 10 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 74.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,381 is below the national average for a US public school district. 98% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 32/100.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BUDER ELEM.KG–05406
IVELAND ELEM.KG–05439
KRATZ ELEM.KG–05538
MARION ELEM.KG–05475
MARVIN ELEM.KG–05517
WYLAND ELEM.KG–05490
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
HOECH MIDDLE06–08299
RITENOUR MIDDLE06–08467
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
RITENOUR SR. HIGH09–121,873
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
RITENOUR EARLY CHILDHOOD CTRPK–PK124
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,381-14% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
36%
57%
State
35.6%
Local (property tax)
57.5%
Federal
6.9%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (57%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
5,628
Students
98%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate74.0%
Opportunity Score32/100
StateMissouri →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 74.0%, graduation is 12.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
98% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 32/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in RITENOUR?
RITENOUR has 10 public schools, serving a total of 5,628 students.
What is the graduation rate for RITENOUR?
The graduation rate is 74.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does RITENOUR spend per student?
RITENOUR spends $12,381 per pupil — 14% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in RITENOUR?
98% of students in RITENOUR qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in RITENOUR?
No, RITENOUR does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does RITENOUR serve?
RITENOUR serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for RITENOUR?
The median opportunity score across schools in RITENOUR is 32/100. 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.