St. Joseph is a city-based school district in Buchanan County, Missouri, serving 10,436 students across 22 schools. The district experienced a slight enrollment decline of 0.7% from the prior year, suggesting relatively stable student population levels. The school configuration includes 15 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools, with 722 teachers on staff.
The district maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1, which aligns closely with typical district configurations. Per-pupil spending stands at $6,056, approximately 18.9% below the Missouri state average of $7,465. This funding gap reflects the district's financial positioning relative to state benchmarks.
St. Joseph's total operating budget is $136.6 million, with revenue distributed across three sources: 51.7% from local funding, 36.1% from state sources, and 12.2% from federal funding. The heavy reliance on local revenue indicates that property taxes and local sources represent the primary funding mechanism. The state contribution of 36.1% is substantial but below what some districts receive, while federal funding represents a relatively modest portion of total revenue.
The funding structure and per-pupil spending levels suggest the district operates with financial constraints relative to the state average, which may influence resource allocation across the 22-school system serving a mid-sized urban population.
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Total Students
10,436
Schools
22
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,056
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
Federal Data Year: 2022-23
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
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Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
MPI (Missouri Performance Index) measures student achievement on MAP assessments. Higher scores indicate better performance. Performance designations include: Meets/Exceeds Expectations, On Track, Approaching, and Needs Improvement.
About MSIP 6 Accountability
Missouri uses the Missouri School Improvement Program version 6 (MSIP 6) for district accountability. The APR (Annual Performance Report) score ranges from 0-100% and combines Performance metrics (70% weight) with Continuous Improvement metrics (30% weight). Performance metrics include Academic Achievement, Academic Growth, and Success-Ready Students. Continuous Improvement includes Attendance, Kindergarten Readiness, and Data Compliance.