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Crawford County

Missouri · Public K-12

Crawford County's school count of 9 reflects a public K-12 system serving about 2,915 students inside Missouri, around 13% of the county population. By level, that breaks down as 3 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools.

7-year change in Crawford County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,915
-399 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
9
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
93%
was 95%
% Hispanic
3%
was 3%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
9
3 districts
Enrollment
2,915
NCES CCD
Median income
$57,629
Below Missouri avg
Free/reduced lunch
50.6%
Below Missouri avg
Elementary
3
1,086 students
Middle
3
886 students
High
3
943 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
CRAWFORD CO. R-II
1,180 students · 3 districts in Crawford County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Crawford County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
93%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
93%
Hispanic
3%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
14.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.9%
civilian labor
Median age
43
22.2% under 18

Test scores in Crawford County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Missouri state average: 49.5%.

Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
  1. CUBA ELEM.· 12.0%
  2. STEELVILLE ELEM.· 20.0%
  3. STEELVILLE MIDDLE· 25.2%
  4. BOURBON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 37.0%
  5. CUBA MIDDLE· 38.1%

See all 6 schools in Crawford County ranked by score →

All schools (9)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
CUBA ELEM.CubaElementaryKG-04424·
CUBA HIGHCubaHigh09-12392·
CUBA MIDDLECubaMiddle05-08364·
STEELVILLE ELEM.SteelvilleElementaryPK-04346·
BOURBON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBourbonElementaryPK-04316·
STEELVILLE MIDDLESteelvilleMiddle05-08284·
STEELVILLE HIGHSteelvilleHigh09-12278·
BOURBON HIGH SCHOOLBourbonHigh09-12273·
BOURBON MIDDLE SCHOOLBourbonMiddle05-08238·

Cities in Crawford County

Bourbon3 schoolsCuba3 schoolsSteelville3 schools

About Crawford County

Across the low-population Missouri county of Crawford County of about 22,797 residents, the public-school footprint covers 9 schools and about 2,915 students.

For perspective, census numbers show the median household earns about $57,629 a year, 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 9%. That income level is 6% meaningfully below the Missouri median.

For a sense of the school types, Crawford County is made up of 3 elementary schools (1,086 students), 3 middle schools (886), and 3 high schools (943).

The largest single district in Crawford County is CRAWFORD CO. R-II, which alone enrolls about 1,180 students.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Crawford County has decreased 12% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 3,314 students to 2,915.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Crawford County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Crawford County?
There are 9 public K-12 schools in Crawford County, Missouri, with a combined enrollment of about 2,915.
How many high schools are in Crawford County?
Crawford County, Missouri has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 943 students.
How many middle schools are in Crawford County?
Crawford County, Missouri has 3 public middle schools, serving approximately 886 students.
How many elementary schools are in Crawford County?
Crawford County, Missouri has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,086 students.
What is the largest school district in Crawford County?
CRAWFORD CO. R-II is the largest school district in Crawford County, serving approximately 1,180 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
What is the population of Crawford County?
Crawford County, Missouri has a population of approximately 22,797, with a median age of 43. About 22.2% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Crawford County?
Median household income in Crawford County is $57,629, below the Missouri average of $61,285. About 9.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Crawford County?
Approximately 14.1% of adults 25 and older in Crawford County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Crawford County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 50.6% of students in Crawford County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Missouri county average of 54.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Crawford County schools?
Across Crawford County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.7 to 1.

Crawford County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data