Total enrollment
5,763
-113 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
Laclede County
Missouri · Public K-12
Laclede County hosts 12 public K-12 schools. Together they educate about 5,763 Missouri students across 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high.
7-year change in Laclede County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
10
+1 (+11%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
89%
was 91%
% Hispanic
5%
was 3%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
12
4 districts
Enrollment
5,763
NCES CCD
Median income
$53,282
Below Missouri avg
Free/reduced lunch
64.3%
Above Missouri avg
Elementary
7
3,136 students
Middle
1
859 students
High
4
1,768 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
LEBANON R-III
4,410 students · 4 districts in Laclede County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Laclede 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
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
16.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.3%
civilian labor
Median age
39
24.6% under 18
Test scores in Laclede County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Missouri state average: 49.5%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- EZARD ELEM.· 54.2%
- LEBANON MIDDLE SCHOOL· 49.8%
- CONWAY HIGH SCHOOLS· 44.6%
- BOSWELL ELEM.· 35.6%
- JOEL E. BARBER ELEM.· 26.6%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEBANON SR. HIGH | Lebanon | High | 09-12 | 1,439 | · |
| LEBANON MIDDLE SCHOOL | Lebanon | Middle | 06-08 | 859 | · |
| MAPLECREST ELEM. | Lebanon | Elementary | 02-03 | 656 | · |
| JOE D. ESTHER ELEM. | Lebanon | Elementary | KG-01 | 609 | · |
| BOSWELL ELEM. | Lebanon | Elementary | 04-05 | 581 | · |
| JOEL E. BARBER ELEM. | Lebanon | Elementary | PK-08 | 505 | · |
| EZARD ELEM. | Conway | Elementary | PK-06 | 422 | · |
| CONWAY HIGH SCHOOLS | Conway | High | 07-12 | 329 | · |
| Lebanon R-III Early Chld Cntr | Lebanon | Elementary | PK-PK | 266 | · |
| GASCONADE ELEM. | Falcon | Elementary | PK-08 | 97 | · |
| HILLCREST EDUCATION CENTER | Lebanon | High | 07-12 | 0 | · |
| LEBANON TECH. CAREER CTR. | Lebanon | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Laclede County
About Laclede County
Laclede County is a low-population Missouri county of about 36,390 residents, home to 12 public schools and roughly 5,763 students.
For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $53,282, roughly 16% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 13% noticeably below the Missouri median.
On the school-mix side, Laclede County comprises 7 elementary schools (3,136 students), 1 middle school (859), and 4 high schools (1,768).
LEBANON R-III is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 4,410 students across Laclede County.
Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Laclede County has held roughly steady since SY 2017-18, moving from about 5,876 students to 5,763. The school count climbed from 9 to 10 across the same 7-year window.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Laclede County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
Laclede County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data