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American Schools / State detail

Missouri

Missouri spent $13,595 per public-school student in 2022-23 - ranked #36 of 51, below the national $16,164.

Per pupil
$13,595
current spending · median $14,850
Spending rank
#36/ 51
among the 50 states + DC
Students per teacher
12.7:1
national 15.2:1 · 2024-25
Enrollment
890,915
$12,111,687,000 total current
Where the money comes from
Federal
14%
State
28%
Local
58%
Biggest districts in Missouri
  1. Springfield R-Xii 22,937 $14,461
  2. Rockwood R-Vi 20,563 $12,527
  3. North Kansas City 74 20,561 $14,136
  4. Columbia 93 18,800 $13,936
  5. St. Louis City 18,321 $22,979
  6. Wentzville R-Iv 17,997 $12,463

Top six districts by enrollment, with each one's per-pupil spending.