For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 221 students in Gallatin R-V School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public pre schools in Missouri.
Public Preschool in Gallatin R-V School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
733 Schools
# Students
537 Students
201,896 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
18,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Gallatin R-V School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#218 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
43%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%

Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.54
# American Indian Students
n/a
716 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
3,353 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
17,293 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
9%
# Black Students
4 Students
39,639 Students
% Black Students
1%
20%
# White Students
519 Students
129,832 Students
% White Students
97%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
837 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
10 Students
10,226 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1
35,559
# Students in K Grade:
36
31,533
# Students in 1st Grade:
45
29,607
# Students in 2nd Grade:
42
29,116
# Students in 3rd Grade:
48
23,532
# Students in 4th Grade:
49
22,982
# Students in 5th Grade:
38
19,323
# Students in 6th Grade:
45
6,065
# Students in 7th Grade:
36
1,923
# Students in 8th Grade:
41
1,863
# Students in 9th Grade:
41
85
# Students in 10th Grade:
39
51
# Students in 11th Grade:
36
37
# Students in 12th Grade:
40
220
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,056 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,933 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$13,447 MM

Spending
$6 MM
$12,401 MM

Revenue / Student
$12,056
$15,081

Spending / Student
$11,933
$13,908

Best Gallatin R-V School District Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Covel D. Searcy Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
502 S Olive
Gallatin, MO 64640
(660) 663-2173
Gallatin, MO 64640
(660) 663-2173
Grades: PK-4
| 221 students
Recent Articles

Sexual Harassment at Age 6: The Tale of a First Grade Suspension
A six-year old in Aurora, Colorado, was suspended after singing an LMFAO song to a little girl in his class and reportedly “shaking his booty.” We look at the case and the sexual harassment problem in public schools today.

How Scaffolding Could Change the Way Your Child Learns
This article explores the concept of instructional scaffolding, a teaching method that enhances learning by breaking down complex tasks into manageable parts. It highlights how scaffolding supports students in developing critical thinking skills and becoming more independent learners. The article discusses the benefits of scaffolding, including improved engagement and reduced anxiety, and provides strategies for its implementation across various educational levels.

February 05, 2025
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and EvolutionWe explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.