Enrollment
16
Combined
DISTRICT 20 · STATE 205
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED·NCES 290002203069
DOGWOOD HILLS SCHOOL
114 N SPRUCE, ELDON, MO 65026 · (573) 392-5593 · Miller County
GRADES KG–12COMBINED32-TOWNTITLE ISPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL16 STUDENTS
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Not graded
Schools serving specialized populations are not graded, because state test results are not a fair comparison for them. How grades work
Student : Teacher
8.0:1
2 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 5.2:1 · STATE 7.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
69%
11 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 2 | 1 | 6% |
| Grade 3 | 1 | 6% |
| Grade 4 | 1 | 6% |
| Grade 7 | 4 | 25% |
| Grade 8 | 1 | 6% |
| Grade 9 | 2 | 13% |
| Grade 11 | 3 | 19% |
| Grade 12 | 3 | 19% |
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 DOGWOOD HILLS SCHOOL ranks
Among K-12 schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 16 | #31 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. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
16
-1 (-6%) vs 2020
-20% since 2010-11, when it was 20
Student : Teacher
8.0:1
was 8.5:1
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 | 16 | 2 | 8.0:1 | 69% (11) |
| 2023-24 | 15 | 2 | 7.5:1 | 40% (6) |
| 2022-23 | 15 | 3 | 5.0:1 | 33% (5) |
| 2020-21 | 17 | 2 | 8.5:1 | 47% (8) |
| 2017-18 | 11 | 2 | 5.5:1 | 73% (8) |
| 2015-16 | 12 | 2 | 6.0:1 | 67% (8) |
| 2010-11 | 20 | 3 | 6.7:1 | 40% (8) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for DOGWOOD HILLS SCHOOL.
Since 2017-18: students up 45% (11 to 16); teachers unchanged (2 to 2).
About DOGWOOD HILLS SCHOOL
ELDON, Missouri, is home to DOGWOOD HILLS SCHOOL, a very small school serving multiple grade levels. Enrollment stands at 16 students, covering kindergarten through 12. That is 92% below the average of about 205 students for combined schools in Missouri.
MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED enrolls 652 students in 33 schools, including DOGWOOD HILLS SCHOOL.
At DOGWOOD HILLS SCHOOL, 88% of students are White. Smaller groups are 6% Hispanic and 6% Asian.
For every teacher at DOGWOOD HILLS SCHOOL, there are about 8.0 students; the school has 2 full-time-equivalent teachers. The average ratio among combined schools in Missouri is similar, at 7.6:1. The eligibility rate for free or reduced-price meals is 69%. On average, public schools in Miller County report 45%.
Five-year Census Bureau estimates for Miller County show that median household income comes to about $56,736, roughly 19% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 10%. The county's public schools total 16, with about 5,092 students.
ELDON HIGH is the nearest public school to DOGWOOD HILLS SCHOOL, about 0.1 miles away. Counting only straight-line distance, 4 other public schools are within five miles.
The federal government classifies DOGWOOD HILLS SCHOOL's location as Town: Distant.
The school's enrollment decreased 6% from 2020-21 to 2024-25.
This page collects posts and questions about DOGWOOD HILLS SCHOOL, such as athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. Members of the school community can share what they know.
Miller County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
25,269
Census ACS
Median income
$56,736
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
16
5,092 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 ELDON
- ELDON HIGHHigh · 597 students
- SOUTH ELEM.Elementary · 552 students
- ELDON UPPER ELEM.Elementary · 475 students
- ELDON MIDDLEMiddle · 414 students
- ELDON CAREER CTR.High
Nearby schools
- ELDON HIGH0.1 mi · 597
- SOUTH ELEM.0.8 mi · 552
- ELDON UPPER ELEM.0.8 mi · 475
- ELDON MIDDLE0.9 mi · 414
- HIGH POINT ELEM.9.3 mi · 83
- EUGENE HIGH10.2 mi · 264
Frequently asked questions
About DOGWOOD HILLS SCHOOLWhat is the total enrollment at DOGWOOD HILLS SCHOOL?
DOGWOOD HILLS SCHOOL enrolls approximately 16 students in grades KG-12.
Is DOGWOOD HILLS SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
DOGWOOD HILLS SCHOOL is a combined-grade school covering grades KG-12.
How many students per teacher at DOGWOOD HILLS SCHOOL?
Approximately 8.0:1 students per teacher at DOGWOOD HILLS SCHOOL.
What is the student diversity at DOGWOOD HILLS SCHOOL?
Student demographics at DOGWOOD HILLS SCHOOL are roughly 88% White, 6% Hispanic, 6% Asian.
Is DOGWOOD HILLS SCHOOL public or private?
DOGWOOD HILLS SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED.
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