Leeton R-X School District

500 N Main
Leeton, MO 64761-9238
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 319 students in Leeton R-X School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Leeton R-X School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,487 Schools
# Students
319 Students
892,547 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
69,871 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Leeton R-X School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 554 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#351 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Leeton R-X  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Leeton R-X  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Leeton R-X  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Leeton R-X  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥80%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Leeton R-X  School District and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.08
0.51
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,252 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
19,001 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
74,798 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
136,473 Students
% Black Students
n/a
15%
# White Students
306 Students
606,456 Students
% White Students
96%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,722 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
48,845 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
32
35,772
# Students in K Grade:
17
61,892
# Students in 1st Grade:
16
62,916
# Students in 2nd Grade:
16
65,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
25
63,861
# Students in 4th Grade:
23
64,933
# Students in 5th Grade:
21
64,939
# Students in 6th Grade:
25
65,269
# Students in 7th Grade:
14
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
25
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
25
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
25
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
28
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
27
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,016 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,066. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,442 is less than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$13,447 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Leeton R-X  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$4 MM
$12,401 MM
This chart displays total spending of Leeton R-X  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,016
$15,066
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Leeton R-X  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,442
$13,894
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Leeton R-X  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Leeton R-X School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leeton High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 N Main
Leeton, MO 64761
(660) 653-4314
Grades: 9-12
| 105 students
Rank: #22.
Leeton Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 N Main
Leeton, MO 64761
(660) 653-4314
Grades: 6-8
| 64 students
Rank: #33.
Leeton Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 N Main
Leeton, MO 64761
(660) 653-4731
Grades: PK-5
| 150 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Leeton R-X School District?
Leeton R-X School District manages 3 public schools serving 319 students.
What is the rank of Leeton R-X School District?
Leeton R-X School District is ranked #363 out of 554 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Leeton R-X School District?
96% of Leeton R-X School District students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Leeton R-X School District?
Leeton R-X School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Leeton R-X School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,442 is less than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 319 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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