BAKERSFIELD R-IV

Located along 357 State Highway O in Bakersfield, Missouri, the Bakersfield R-IV School District serves as a vital educational anchor for its rural, remote community. As an active, traditional public school district operating independently of charter networks, Bakersfield R-IV manages two operational schools that deliver a seamless educational pathway from prekindergarten all the way through twelfth grade. This unified system allows local families to access early childhood programs, foundational elementary studies, and secondary college- and career-preparatory coursework all within a cohesive academic environment.

With a total enrollment of 392 students, the district fosters a close-knit learning environment across all grade levels, ranging from 35 early childhood participants to robust graduating high school cohorts. Supporting this student body is a substantial workforce of approximately 76 full-time equivalent teachers, seven instructional aides, and nearly 44 dedicated support personnel, bringing the district’s total staffing to over 127 full-time equivalent team members. This favorable staffing balance ensures that Bakersfield R-IV can offer attentive, individualized instruction and comprehensive support services tailored to the unique needs of its Ozark region learners.