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Wheatland R-II School District

18808 State Highway 83
Wheatland, MO 65779-0068
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 276 students in Wheatland R-II School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Wheatland R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
276 Students
891,639 Students
# Teachers
28 Teachers
69,801 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="student-by-grade">Student By Grade
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="district-rank">District Rank
Wheatland R-II School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#140 out of 555 school districts
(Top 30%)
45%
40%
45-49%
43%
25-29%
38%
(21-22)
≥80%
90%
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethnicity">Students by Ethnicity:
0.08
0.51
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
96%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,467 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,123 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,467
$15,081
Spending / Student
$13,123
$13,908

Best Wheatland R-II School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wheatland Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
18808 State Highway 83
Wheatland, MO 65779
(417) 282-5833
Gr: PK-6 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Wheatland High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
18808 State Highway 83
Wheatland, MO 65779
(417) 282-5833
Gr: 7-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wheatland R-II School District?
Wheatland R-II School District manages 2 public schools serving 276 students.
What is the rank of Wheatland R-II School District?
Wheatland R-II School District is ranked #170 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Wheatland R-II School District?
96% of Wheatland R-II School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wheatland R-II School District?
Wheatland R-II School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Wheatland R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,123 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 276 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50% in MO)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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