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FT. ZUMWALT R-II

Missouri · Public School District
27
Schools
17,060
Students
$13,917
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
20.0%
Free Lunch Rate
-32pp vs nat'l
94.4%
Graduation Rate
+7.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

FT. ZUMWALT R-II is a public school district in Missouri serving 17,060 students across 27 schools. It includes 16 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 94.4% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,917 is near the national average for a US public school district. Only 20% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (27)
Elementary Schools16 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
DARDENNE ELEM.KG–05412
EMGE ELEM.KG–05337
FLINT HILL ELEMENTARYKG–05328
FOREST PARK ELEM.03–05394
HAWTHORN ELEM.KG–05463
JOSEPH L. MUDD ELEM.KG–02398
LEWIS CLARK ELEM.03–05437
MID RIVERS ELEM.KG–05493
MOUNT HOPE ELEM.KG–05454
OSTMANN ELEM.KG–05349
PHEASANT POINT ELEM.KG–05436
PROGRESS SOUTH ELEM.KG–05678
ROCK CREEK ELEM.KG–05404
ST. PETERS ELEM.KG–02384
TWIN CHIMNEYS ELEM.KG–05537
WESTHOFF ELEM.KG–05545
Middle Schools4 schools
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
FT. ZUMWALT EAST HIGH09–121,226
FT. ZUMWALT HOPE HIGH09–120
FT. ZUMWALT NORTH HIGH09–121,497
FT. ZUMWALT SOUTH HIGH09–121,334
FT. ZUMWALT WEST HIGH09–121,778
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERPK–PK276
MIKE CLEMENS CENTER ADAPT LRNGKG–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,917Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
26%
65%
State
26.3%
Local (property tax)
65.1%
Federal
8.6%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (65%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
27
Schools
17,060
Students
20%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.4%
Opportunity Score42/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.4% graduation rate — 7.9 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 20% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Range of school options
With 27 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in FT. ZUMWALT R-II?
FT. ZUMWALT R-II has 27 public schools, serving a total of 17,060 students.
What is the graduation rate for FT. ZUMWALT R-II?
The graduation rate is 94.4%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does FT. ZUMWALT R-II spend per student?
FT. ZUMWALT R-II spends $13,917 per pupil — 3% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in FT. ZUMWALT R-II?
20% of students in FT. ZUMWALT R-II qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in FT. ZUMWALT R-II?
No, FT. ZUMWALT R-II does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does FT. ZUMWALT R-II serve?
FT. ZUMWALT R-II serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for FT. ZUMWALT R-II?
The median opportunity score across schools in FT. ZUMWALT R-II is 42/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.