Top Rankings
Ballard R-II School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 116 students in Ballard R-II School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Ballard R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
116 Students
885,270 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
70,230 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ballard R-II 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#491 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
92%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,302 is higher than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,638 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,302
$15,190
Spending / Student
$15,638
$14,008
Best Ballard R-II School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ballard High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10247 Ne State Route 18
Butler, MO 64730
(816) 297-2656
Butler, MO 64730
(816) 297-2656
Gr: 7-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Ballard Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10247 Ne State Route 18
Butler, MO 64730
(816) 297-2656
Butler, MO 64730
(816) 297-2656
Gr: PK-6 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ballard R-II School District?
Ballard R-II School District manages 2 public schools serving 116 students.
What is the rank of Ballard R-II School District?
Ballard R-II School District is ranked #495 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ballard R-II School District?
92% of Ballard R-II School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ballard R-II School District?
Ballard R-II School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Ballard R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,638 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Recent Articles
How Public Schools Train Staff Each Year
Learn how public schools train staff each year through professional development, safety training, technology instruction, and ongoing educational support.
What Substitute Teachers Experience in Public Schools
Discover what substitute teachers experience in public schools, including daily responsibilities, challenges, rewards, and their role in student success.
How Teachers Collaborate Across Departments in Public Schools
Learn how teachers collaborate across departments to improve student outcomes, strengthen instruction, and prepare students for real-world success.
