District Overview
Located at 705 Lucky Street in Fayette, Missouri, the Fayette R-III School District serves as an essential educational hub within a distant rural setting in the greater Columbia metropolitan region. Operating as an open, traditional public school system across three instructional campuses, the district offers a continuous academic journey spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. With a total enrollment of 667 students, Fayette R-III maintains a well-balanced student body across all grade levels, guiding young learners from early childhood foundational skills through elementary, middle, and high school graduation requirements.

To ensure small-town attentiveness paired with comprehensive educational resources, the district is backed by a robust professional staff. Fayette R-III maintains a workforce equivalent to more than 215 full-time staff members, anchored by approximately 116 full-time instructional teachers, 10 instructional aides, and nearly 89 support personnel. This substantial staffing structure fosters an enriched, close-knit environment where students receive personalized academic and social support tailored to their individual developmental needs. Families, prospective students, and researchers seeking further insight into the district's offerings can explore more online at www.fayette.k12.mo.us or contact the administrative offices directly.
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Total Schools
667
Total Students
116.1
Full-Time Teachers
5.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FAYETTE R-III
Demographic Student Count
White572
Hispanic13
Black34
Two or More46
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    572 (85.8%)
  • Two or More
    46 (6.9%)
  • Black
    34 (5.1%)
  • Hispanic
    13 (1.9%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in FAYETTE R-III
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:3
Students:667*
Teachers (FTE):116.1*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.8
Schools in FAYETTE R-III
Found 3 Schools