Enrollment
26
Combined
DISTRICT 20 · STATE 205
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED·NCES 290002203049
BOOTHEEL SCHOOL
HWY 162, CLARKTON, MO 63837 · (573) 448-3773 · Dunklin County
GRADES KG–12COMBINED43-RURALTITLE ISPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL26 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
6.5:1
4 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 5.2:1 · STATE 7.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
50%
13 students
DISTRICT 57% · STATE 54%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 | 2 | 8% |
| Grade 2 | 3 | 12% |
| Grade 3 | 4 | 15% |
| Grade 4 | 2 | 8% |
| Grade 5 | 3 | 12% |
| Grade 6 | 3 | 12% |
| Grade 10 | 3 | 12% |
| Grade 12 | 6 | 23% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where BOOTHEEL SCHOOL ranks
Among K-12 schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 26 | #19 of 49 |
Ranked against other public K-12 schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
26
+6 (+30%) vs 2020
+18% since 2010-11, when it was 22
Student : Teacher
6.5:1
was 6.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 26 | 4 | 6.5:1 | 50% (13) |
| 2023-24 | 27 | 4 | 6.8:1 | 56% (15) |
| 2022-23 | 25 | 4 | 6.3:1 | 12% (3) |
| 2020-21 | 20 | 3 | 6.7:1 | 55% (11) |
| 2017-18 | 19 | 3 | 6.3:1 | 63% (12) |
| 2015-16 | 14 | 3 | 4.7:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2010-11 | 22 | 3 | 7.3:1 | 82% (18) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for BOOTHEEL SCHOOL.
About BOOTHEEL SCHOOL
BOOTHEEL SCHOOL is a small combined-grade school in MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED, located in CLARKTON, Missouri. The school reports 26 students in kindergarten through 12. The typical figure for combined schools in Missouri is about 205 students.
MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED is the local district for BOOTHEEL SCHOOL. It runs 33 schools with 652 students.
By race and ethnicity, BOOTHEEL SCHOOL is 69% White. It is also 15% Hispanic and 15% Black.
The school employs the equivalent of 4 full-time teachers, for a ratio of 6.5:1. The average ratio among combined schools in Missouri is 7.6:1, higher than at this school. The free or reduced-price lunch rate at BOOTHEEL SCHOOL is 50%. On average, public schools in Dunklin County report 100%.
Within Dunklin County, median household income is about $47,849, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 13%, and roughly 16% of residents are in poverty. The public schools of Dunklin County number 21 and enroll about 4,864.
Of nearby public schools, CLARKTON HIGH is the closest, at about 0.2 miles. Inside a five-mile radius, there are 6 other public schools.
Its location is classified as Rural: Remote by the National Center for Education Statistics.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, the student count grew from 20 to 26.
Topics for discussion here include sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Dunklin County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
27,493
Census ACS
Median income
$47,849
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
13%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
16%
Below federal line
Schools in county
21
4,864 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED
- HELEN M DAVIS SCHOOLCombined · 43 students
- SHADY GROVE SCHOOLCombined · 39 students
- MAPAVILLE SCHOOLCombined · 37 students
- GREENE VALLEY SCHOOLCombined · 35 students
- MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLCombined · 35 students
- AUTUMN HILL SCHOOLCombined · 32 students
Other schools in CLARKTON
- CLARKTON ELEM.Elementary · 143 students
- CLARKTON HIGHHigh · 135 students
Nearby schools
- CLARKTON HIGH0.2 mi · 135
- CLARKTON ELEM.0.2 mi · 143
- GIDEON ELEM.2.7 mi · 115
- GIDEON HIGH2.7 mi · 102
- HOLCOMB HIGH4.7 mi · 194
- HOLCOMB ELEM.4.7 mi · 235
Frequently asked questions
About BOOTHEEL SCHOOLHow large is BOOTHEEL SCHOOL?
BOOTHEEL SCHOOL enrolls approximately 26 students in grades KG-12.
Is BOOTHEEL SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
BOOTHEEL SCHOOL is a combined-grade school covering grades KG-12.
How many students per teacher at BOOTHEEL SCHOOL?
Approximately 6.5:1 students per teacher at BOOTHEEL SCHOOL.
What is the student diversity at BOOTHEEL SCHOOL?
Student demographics at BOOTHEEL SCHOOL are roughly 69% White, 15% Hispanic, 15% Black.
What district is BOOTHEEL SCHOOL in?
BOOTHEEL SCHOOL is part of MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED.
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