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District Demographics

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) reports demographic data through its Comprehensive Data System, focusing on student characteristics to support educational planning and federal compliance. Key categories include race/ethnicity (e.g., White, Black, Hispanic, Asian, American Indian/Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, and Two or More Races), gender, English Learner status, free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, and disability status under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). These data, collected at the school and district levels, align with federal standards and are used for accountability, performance reports, and policy decisions.

A pie chart shows the distribution of data for the year 2021-22, with segments representing different categories.

A pie chart shows data for the 2022-23 period, with segments representing different racial groups.

A pie chart shows demographic data for 2023-24, with segments representing different racial groups.

A pie chart shows demographic data for 2024-25, with White as the largest segment.

District Free and Reduced Meal Rates

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) determines free and reduced-price meal eligibility for public school students based on federal guidelines set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. Eligibility is primarily calculated using household income and size, compared to the federal Income Eligibility Guidelines, which are adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index.

Households apply annually by submitting a Free and Reduced Meals  Application, available at the following link. 

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE FREE AND REDUCED MEAL APPLICATION

A bar graph shows free and reduced meal rates over four years.