For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 256 students in Dent-Phelps R-III School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public School in Dent-Phelps R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
1 School
2,463 Schools
# Students
256 Students
885,270 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
70,230 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dent-Phelps R-III 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.
Overall District Rank
#305 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
1%
9%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
96%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,484 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,551 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,484
$15,190
Spending / Student
$14,551
$14,008
Best Dent-Phelps R-III School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dent-phelps Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
27870 Hwy C
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-4680
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-4680
Gr: PK-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dent-Phelps R-III School District?
Dent-Phelps R-III School District manages 1 public schools serving 256 students.
What is the rank of Dent-Phelps R-III School District?
Dent-Phelps R-III School District is ranked #313 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Dent-Phelps R-III School District?
96% of Dent-Phelps R-III School District students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dent-Phelps R-III School District?
Dent-Phelps R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Dent-Phelps R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,551 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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