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Public School Review - Established 2003

St. Joseph School District

1415 North 26th Street
St Joseph, MO 64506-2748
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (816) 671-4000
www.sjsd.k12.mo.us

Top Rankings

St. Joseph School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public elementary schools serving 5,954 students in St. Joseph School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Missouri.
Public Elementary Schools in St. Joseph School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public elementary school average of 33% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
25 Schools
1,733 Schools
# Students
10,430 Students
571,468 Students
# Teachers
804 Teachers
47,228 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeSt. Joseph School DistrictMissouri
Kind702103
1794110
2778111
3802116
4755113
5770115
6750114
730485
829985
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District Rank

St. Joseph School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 77% has decreased from 81% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (MO)
#394 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearSt. Joseph School District
2023#394
2022#374
2021#411
2019#400
2018#324
2017#299
2016#316
2015#287
2014#352
2013#364
2012#353
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29%
40%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearSt. Joseph School DistrictMissouri
202329%40%
202231%39%
202128%37%
201934%42%
201836%42%
201743%47%
201644%48%
201539%44%
201449%52%
201350%53%
201251%55%
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37%
43%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearSt. Joseph School DistrictMissouri
202237%43%
202138%46%
201939%49%
201836%49%
201758%61%
201659%63%
201557%60%
201447%53%
201351%55%
201251%55%
201148%55%
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25%
38%

Science Proficiency Trends

YearSt. Joseph School DistrictMissouri
202225%38%
202126%37%
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77%
90%

Graduation Rate Trends

YearSt. Joseph School DistrictMissouri
202377%90%
202278%90%
202179%89%
202080%90%
201983%90%
201881%90%
201788%89%
201694%90%
201593%89%
201493%89%
201394%87%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.52

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearSt. Joseph School DistrictMissouri
20240.550.51
20230.530.50
20220.510.50
20210.480.48
20200.460.47
20190.460.47
20180.420.45
20170.420.45
20160.410.46
20150.390.44
20140.370.44
20130.360.42
20120.340.42
20110.310.41
20100.320.39
20090.300.39
20080.290.39
20070.280.39
20060.240.37
20050.220.38
20040.220.36
20030.200.36
20020.200.35
20010.190.35
20000.160.33
19990.150.32
19980.150.31
19970.150.31
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% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1997-2024)

YearSt. Joseph School DistrictMissouri
20242%2%
20232%2%
20222%2%
20212%2%
20202%2%
20192%2%
20182%2%
20172%2%
20162%3%
20151%2%
20141%3%
20132%2%
20121%2%
20112%2%
20102%2%
20091%2%
20081%2%
20071%3%
20061%2%
20051%2%
20042%1%
20031%2%
20021%1%
20011%2%
20001%1%
19991%1%
19981%1%
19971%1%
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% Hispanic
14%
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1997-2024)

YearSt. Joseph School DistrictMissouri
202413%8%
202311%8%
202211%8%
202110%7%
20209%7%
20199%7%
20189%6%
20179%6%
20168%6%
20158%6%
20147%6%
20137%5%
20126%5%
20116%5%
20106%4%
20096%4%
20086%4%
20075%3%
20063%3%
20053%3%
20043%3%
20033%2%
20023%2%
20012%2%
20002%2%
19992%1%
19982%1%
19972%1%
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% Black
6%
16%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1997-2024)

YearSt. Joseph School DistrictMissouri
20247%15%
20237%15%
20227%15%
20217%15%
20208%16%
20198%16%
20188%16%
20178%16%
20168%16%
20159%16%
20149%16%
20139%17%
201210%17%
201110%17%
201010%18%
200910%18%
20089%18%
20079%18%
20069%18%
20058%18%
20047%18%
20037%18%
20027%18%
20017%17%
20006%17%
19996%17%
19985%17%
19975%17%
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% White
62%
67%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)

YearSt. Joseph School DistrictMissouri
202465%68%
202367%69%
202269%69%
202171%70%
202072%71%
201972%71%
201875%72%
201775%72%
201676%72%
201577%73%
201479%73%
201379%74%
201281%74%
201182%75%
201082%76%
200983%76%
200884%76%
200785%76%
200687%77%
200587%77%
200488%78%
200389%78%
200289%79%
200190%79%
200091%80%
199991%81%
199892%81%
199792%81%
1996100%82%
1995100%82%
1994100%82%
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% Hawaiian
3%
n/a

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2022-2024)

YearSt. Joseph School DistrictMissouri
20242%1%
20222%1%
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% Two or more races
13%
6%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2024)

YearSt. Joseph School DistrictMissouri
202411%6%
202311%6%
20229%5%
20219%5%
20208%4%
20198%4%
20186%4%
20176%4%
20166%3%
20155%3%
20144%2%
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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,098 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,348 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$137 MM
$13,447 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearSt. Joseph School DistrictMissouri
2023$137 MM$7 MM
2022$121 MM$6 MM
2021$137 MM$7 MM
2020$121 MM$6 MM
2019$128 MM$6 MM
2018$125 MM$6 MM
2017$127 MM$6 MM
2016$117 MM$6 MM
2015$110 MM$6 MM
2014$124 MM$6 MM
2012$122 MM$6 MM
2011$116 MM$6 MM
2010$110 MM$6 MM
2009$114 MM$5 MM
2008$112 MM$5 MM
2007$110 MM$5 MM
2006$109 MM$5 MM
2005$102 MM$5 MM
2004$89 MM$5 MM
2003$86 MM$5 MM
2002$88 MM$4 MM
2001$83 MM$4 MM
2000$74 MM$4 MM
1999$70 MM$4 MM
1998$68 MM$4 MM
1997$64 MM$3 MM
1996$59 MM$3 MM
1995$56 MM$3 MM
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Spending
$129 MM
$12,401 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearSt. Joseph School DistrictMissouri
2023$129 MM$6 MM
2022$122 MM$7 MM
2021$129 MM$6 MM
2020$122 MM$7 MM
2019$116 MM$6 MM
2018$126 MM$6 MM
2017$131 MM$6 MM
2016$125 MM$6 MM
2015$110 MM$6 MM
2014$138 MM$6 MM
2012$119 MM$5 MM
2011$112 MM$6 MM
2010$110 MM$6 MM
2009$113 MM$6 MM
2008$113 MM$6 MM
2007$105 MM$5 MM
2006$100 MM$5 MM
2005$91 MM$5 MM
2004$85 MM$5 MM
2003$97 MM$5 MM
2002$107 MM$5 MM
2001$85 MM$4 MM
2000$75 MM$4 MM
1999$70 MM$4 MM
1998$65 MM$4 MM
1997$62 MM$3 MM
1996$61 MM$3 MM
1995$55 MM$3 MM
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Revenue / Student
$13,098
$15,190

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearSt. Joseph School DistrictMissouri
2023$12,927$12,828
2022$11,072$10,721
2021$12,836$13,574
2020$11,072$10,721
2019$11,440$11,328
2018$10,742$11,298
2017$10,811$11,359
2016$9,999$10,788
2015$10,281$9,469
2014$10,442$9,927
2012$10,397$9,889
2011$9,903$9,681
2010$9,346$9,469
2009$9,710$8,810
2008$9,522$8,648
2007$9,377$8,379
2006$9,416$8,290
2005$8,654$7,623
2004$7,375$7,592
2003$7,206$7,245
2002$7,329$6,806
2001$6,855$7,002
2000$6,027$6,217
1999$5,617$5,811
1998$5,474$5,726
1997$5,141$5,500
1995$4,559$4,709
1992$3,677$3,754
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Spending / Student
$12,348
$14,008

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearSt. Joseph School DistrictMissouri
2023$12,187$11,362
2022$11,155$11,595
2021$12,101$12,023
2020$11,155$11,595
2019$10,373$11,339
2018$10,804$10,855
2017$11,150$11,263
2016$10,623$10,861
2015$10,280$9,562
2014$11,582$9,640
2012$10,141$9,313
2011$9,523$9,303
2010$9,345$9,562
2009$9,649$8,968
2008$9,610$9,268
2007$8,939$8,911
2006$8,619$8,142
2005$7,694$7,369
2004$7,108$7,250
2003$8,174$7,305
2002$8,912$7,131
2001$7,080$6,892
2000$6,135$6,240
1999$5,595$5,803
1998$5,228$5,573
1997$4,974$5,302
1995$4,525$4,594
1992$3,646$3,754
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Best St. Joseph School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ellison Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
45 Se 85th Rd
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 667-5316
Gr: K-6 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Field Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2602 Gene Field
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4130
Gr: K-6 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4901 Cook Rd
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 671-4290
Gr: PK-6 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Pershing Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2610 Blackwell Rd
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 671-4320
Gr: K-6 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Carden Park Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1510 Duncan
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 671-4160
Gr: K-6 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Skaith Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4701 Schoolside Ln
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 671-4370
Gr: PK-6 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Hyde Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
509 Thompson
Saint Joseph, MO 64504
(816) 671-4210
Gr: K-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #88.
Pickett Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3923 Pickett Rd
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 671-4330
Gr: PK-6 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #99.
Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2900 Duncan
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 671-4310
Gr: K-6 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1010.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
515 N 22nd
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 671-4110
Gr: PK-6 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1111.
Robidoux Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4212 St Joseph Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 671-4350
Gr: 6-8 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1212.
Coleman Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3312 Beck Rd
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4100
Gr: K-6 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1313.
Spring Garden Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5802 S 22nd
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 671-4380
Gr: 6-8 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1414.
Hosea Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6401 Gordon St
Saint Joseph, MO 64504
(816) 671-4180
Gr: K-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1515.
Lindbergh Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2812 St Joseph Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 671-4250
Gr: K-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Alt. Resource Center
3510 Frederick Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 387-2320
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Buchanan Co. Academy
4720 Green Acres
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 387-2320
Gr: K-12

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  • District size: 25 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 10,430 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : 77% (Top 50% in MO)
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  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
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