NORTHWESTERN R-I

Located at 18475 Hwy 11 in Mendon, Missouri, Northwestern R-I is an active, traditional public school district dedicated to serving its surrounding rural remote community. The district provides a continuous educational pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade across two operational school facilities. As an independent, non-charter public system, Northwestern R-I delivers a grounded, community-centered environment tailored to supporting students throughout every stage of their primary and secondary education.

With a focused student body of 136 learners, the district maintains an intimate, close-knit academic setting characterized by small class sizes across all grade levels. Education within the district is delivered by a robust team of approximately 48 full-time equivalent teachers, backed by instructional aides and support staff that bring the total staffing context to nearly 67 full-time equivalent positions. This dedicated staffing model facilitates exceptional individualized attention and strong student-teacher relationships. For families, prospective students, and researchers interested in learning more, Northwestern R-I can be reached at (660) 272-3201 or visited online via its official website.