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ST. JOSEPH

Missouri · Public School District
24
Schools
10,555
Students
$13,485
Per-Pupil Spend
-6% nat'l
73.8%
Free Lunch Rate
+22pp vs nat'l
83.0%
Graduation Rate
-3.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

ST. JOSEPH is a public school district in Missouri serving 10,555 students across 24 schools. It includes 14 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 83.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,485 is near the national average for a US public school district. 74% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (24)
Elementary Schools14 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CARDEN PARK ELEMKG–06577
COLEMAN ELEM.KG–06349
EDISON ELEM.PK–06288
ELLISON ELEM.KG–06364
FIELD ELEM.KG–06265
HOSEA ELEM.KG–05438
HYDE ELEM.KG–05377
LINDBERGH ELEM.KG–05484
MARK TWAIN ELEM.KG–06315
OAK GROVE ELEMPK–06842
PARKWAY ELEM.KG–06379
PERSHING ELEM.KG–06267
PICKETT ELEM.PK–06290
SKAITH ELEM.PK–06367
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BODE MIDDLE07–08486
ROBIDOUX MIDDLE06–08390
SPRING GARDEN MIDDLE06–08474
TRUMAN MIDDLE07–08482
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BENTON HIGH09–12676
CENTRAL HIGH09–121,728
HILLYARD TECHNICAL CTR.09–120
LAFAYETTE HIGH09–12717
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ALT. RESOURCE CTR.KG–120
BUCHANAN CO. ACADEMYKG–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,485Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
30%
51%
State
30.4%
Local (property tax)
50.8%
Federal
18.8%

Funding is shared between state (30%) and local sources (51%), with notable federal support (19%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
24
Schools
10,555
Students
74%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate83.0%
Opportunity Score46/100
StateMissouri →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 24 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
74% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in ST. JOSEPH?
ST. JOSEPH has 24 public schools, serving a total of 10,555 students.
What is the graduation rate for ST. JOSEPH?
The graduation rate is 83.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does ST. JOSEPH spend per student?
ST. JOSEPH spends $13,485 per pupil — 6% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in ST. JOSEPH?
74% of students in ST. JOSEPH qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in ST. JOSEPH?
No, ST. JOSEPH does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does ST. JOSEPH serve?
ST. JOSEPH serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for ST. JOSEPH?
The median opportunity score across schools in ST. JOSEPH is 46/100. 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.