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HICKMAN MILLS C-1

Missouri · Public School District
12
Schools
4,799
Students
$18,564
Per-Pupil Spend
+29% nat'l
100.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
89.0%
Graduation Rate
+2.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

HICKMAN MILLS C-1 is a public school district in Missouri serving 4,799 students across 12 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,564 is above average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (12)
Elementary Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
COMPASS ELEMENTARYKG–05326
DOBBS ELEMENTARYKG–05322
ERVIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05629
INGELS ELEMENTARYKG–05292
MILLENNIUM AT SANTE FEKG–05288
TRUMAN ELEMENTARYKG–05325
WARFORD ELEMENTARYKG–05394
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
SMITH-HALE MIDDLE06–08770
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL09–121,273
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BURKE ACADEMYKG–120
CRITTENTON TREATMENT CENTERKG–120
FREDA MARKLEY EARLY CHILDHOODPK–PK180
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,564+29% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
32%
42%
State
31.9%
Local (property tax)
42.1%
Federal
26.0%

Funding is shared between state (32%) and local sources (42%), with notable federal support (26%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
12
Schools
4,799
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.0%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateMissouri →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $18,564 per pupil — 29% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
26% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in HICKMAN MILLS C-1?
HICKMAN MILLS C-1 has 12 public schools, serving a total of 4,799 students.
What is the graduation rate for HICKMAN MILLS C-1?
The graduation rate is 89.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does HICKMAN MILLS C-1 spend per student?
HICKMAN MILLS C-1 spends $18,564 per pupil — 29% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in HICKMAN MILLS C-1?
100% of students in HICKMAN MILLS C-1 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in HICKMAN MILLS C-1?
No, HICKMAN MILLS C-1 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does HICKMAN MILLS C-1 serve?
HICKMAN MILLS C-1 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for HICKMAN MILLS C-1?
The median opportunity score across schools in HICKMAN MILLS C-1 is 38/100. 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.