Lesterville R-IV School District

33415 Hwy 21
Lesterville, MO 63654-0120
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 185 students in Lesterville R-IV 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 Lesterville R-IV School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), 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
185 Students
892,547 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
69,871 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1

District Rank

Lesterville R-IV School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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)
#204 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Lesterville R-IV  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lesterville R-IV  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.
40-44%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lesterville R-IV  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.
20-29%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lesterville R-IV  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 Lesterville R-IV  School District and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.51
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,252 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
19,001 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
74,798 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
4 Students
136,473 Students
% Black Students
2%
15%
# White Students
164 Students
606,456 Students
% White Students
89%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,722 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
6 Students
48,845 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
6
35,772
# Students in K Grade:
6
61,892
# Students in 1st Grade:
9
62,916
# Students in 2nd Grade:
11
65,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
6
63,861
# Students in 4th Grade:
14
64,933
# Students in 5th Grade:
12
64,939
# Students in 6th Grade:
13
65,269
# Students in 7th Grade:
15
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
14
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
29
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
15
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
21
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
14
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,330 is higher than the state median of $15,066. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,368 is higher than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$13,447 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Lesterville R-IV  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 Lesterville R-IV  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
$25,330
$15,066
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Lesterville R-IV  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
$22,368
$13,894
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Lesterville R-IV  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 Lesterville R-IV School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lesterville Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
33415 Hwy 21
Lesterville, MO 63654
(573) 637-2201
Grades: PK-6
| 70 students
Rank: #22.
Lesterville High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
33415 Hwy 21
Lesterville, MO 63654
(573) 637-2201
Grades: 7-12
| 77 students
Rank: #33.
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
33415 Hwy 21
Lesterville, MO 63654
(573) 637-2201
Grades: K-12
| 38 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lesterville R-IV School District?
Lesterville R-IV School District manages 3 public schools serving 185 students.
What is the rank of Lesterville R-IV School District?
Lesterville R-IV School District is ranked #111 out of 554 school districts in Missouri (top 30%) 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lesterville R-IV School District?
89% of Lesterville R-IV School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lesterville R-IV School District?
Lesterville R-IV School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Lesterville R-IV School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,368 is higher than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 185 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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