Leopold R-III School District

16797 Main Street
Leopold, MO 63760-0039
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Leopold R-III School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 175 students in Leopold R-III School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Leopold R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
175 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

District Rank

Leopold R-III School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#81 out of 557 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Leopold R-III  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Leopold R-III  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.
45-49%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Leopold R-III  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.
40-49%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Leopold R-III  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.
≥50%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Leopold R-III  School District and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.00
0.51
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,243 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
19,000 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
74,760 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
8%
# Black Students
n/a
136,377 Students
% Black Students
n/a
15%
# White Students
175 Students
605,756 Students
% White Students
100%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
48,794 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
35,679
# Students in K Grade:
16
61,767
# Students in 1st Grade:
14
62,780
# Students in 2nd Grade:
10
65,110
# Students in 3rd Grade:
12
63,746
# Students in 4th Grade:
12
64,813
# Students in 5th Grade:
12
64,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
14
65,222
# Students in 7th Grade:
19
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
15
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
16
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
9
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
14
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
12
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,971 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,726 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$13,447 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Leopold R-III  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
$2 MM
$12,401 MM
This chart displays total spending of Leopold R-III  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
$10,971
$15,081
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Leopold R-III  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
$11,726
$13,908
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Leopold R-III  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 Leopold R-III School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leopold High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
16797 Main St
Leopold, MO 63760
(573) 238-2211
Grades: 7-12
| 85 students
Rank: #22.
Leopold Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
16797 Main St
Leopold, MO 63760
(573) 238-2211
Grades: K-6
| 90 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Leopold R-III School District?
Leopold R-III School District manages 2 public schools serving 175 students.
What is the rank of Leopold R-III School District?
Leopold R-III School District is ranked #92 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Leopold R-III School District?
100% of Leopold R-III School District students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Leopold R-III School District?
Leopold R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Leopold R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,726 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 175 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 0%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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