St. Joseph School District

District Spending

The St. Joseph School District spends $8,730 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 61% on instruction, 34% on support services, and 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The St. Joseph School District has 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the MO state average being 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The St. Joseph School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 3% in 2009.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the St. Joseph School District, 14% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The St. Joseph School District serves 3% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.