Crawford County R-I

The Crawford County R-I school district in Missouri operates three schools: Bourbon Elementary School, Bourbon High School, and Bourbon Middle School. The district serves a relatively high-need student population, with a majority of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Among the three schools, Bourbon Middle School stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking in the top 30% of Missouri middle schools and earning 4-5 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores are generally above the state and district averages, particularly in mathematics and English language arts. In contrast, Bourbon Elementary School and Bourbon High School have struggled more, ranking in the bottom half of their respective school types statewide and with lower test scores compared to state averages.

A key concern across all three schools is the high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 20.2% to 20.2%, which are significantly above the state average. Additionally, while Bourbon High School has a relatively strong 91.3% four-year graduation rate, it also has a 2.8% dropout rate, which is higher than desired. Despite these challenges, the district's per-student spending, ranging from $10,055 to $10,742, is above the state average, suggesting potential opportunities for targeted interventions and support to address the academic and attendance issues.