KNOX CO. R-I

Nestled in northeastern Missouri along State Highway 6 in Edina, the Knox County R-I School District serves as an essential educational anchor for its surrounding rural community. Operating as an open, traditional public school system across two academic facilities, the district offers a complete prekindergarten through twelfth-grade educational pathway. With a total enrollment of 498 students—comprising 252 female and 246 male learners—Knox County R-I provides a close-knit, supportive environment where children progress seamlessly from early childhood education all the way through high school graduation.

Behind the district’s academic programming is a comprehensive staffing structure designed to maximize student attention and operational excellence. Knox County R-I employs approximately 95 full-time equivalent teachers alongside 22 instructional aides and 109 support personnel, totaling nearly 226 full-time equivalent staff members. This exceptionally strong workforce-to-student ratio ensures individualized instructional care, dedicated classroom assistance, and well-maintained support services across all grade levels. Prospective families, students, and educational researchers can learn more about the district by visiting their campus in Edina or accessing their official website at www.knox.k12.mo.us.