Van-Far R-I School District

2200 W. Hwy 54
Vandalia, MO 63382-1130
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 569 students in Van-Far R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Van-Far R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,487 Schools
# Students
569 Students
892,547 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
69,871 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

Van-Far R-I 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#453 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Van-Far R-I  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Van-Far R-I  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.
28%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Van-Far R-I  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.
25-29%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Van-Far R-I  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.
≥90%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Van-Far R-I  School District and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.51
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,252 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
19,001 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
74,798 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
22 Students
136,473 Students
% Black Students
4%
15%
# White Students
488 Students
606,456 Students
% White Students
86%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,722 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
45 Students
48,845 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
39
35,772
# Students in K Grade:
38
61,892
# Students in 1st Grade:
48
62,916
# Students in 2nd Grade:
44
65,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
45
63,861
# Students in 4th Grade:
35
64,933
# Students in 5th Grade:
35
64,939
# Students in 6th Grade:
41
65,269
# Students in 7th Grade:
28
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
42
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
43
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
49
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
48
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
34
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,490 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 $13,257 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
$8 MM
$13,447 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Van-Far R-I  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
$8 MM
$12,401 MM
This chart displays total spending of Van-Far R-I  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
$13,490
$15,066
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Van-Far R-I  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
$13,257
$13,894
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Van-Far R-I  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 Van-Far R-I School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Van-far Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2122 Audrain Rd 557
Vandalia, MO 63382
(573) 594-2731
Grades: PK-6
| 325 students
Rank: #22.
Van-far Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Hwy 54 West
Vandalia, MO 63382
(573) 594-6442
Grades: 7-12
| 244 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Van-Far R-I School District?
Van-Far R-I School District manages 2 public schools serving 569 students.
What is the rank of Van-Far R-I School District?
Van-Far R-I School District is ranked #461 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 Van-Far R-I School District?
86% of Van-Far R-I School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Van-Far R-I School District?
Van-Far R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Van-Far R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,257 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: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 569 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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