MACON CO. R-IV

Located at 501 S Main Street in New Cambria, Missouri, Macon Co. R-IV is an operating, traditional public school district serving a distinct rural remote community. Functioning independently as a non-charter district, it manages two operational school facilities that deliver a continuous academic pathway from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. The district provides a close-knit, community-centered educational environment tailored to families seeking a complete PreK–12 experience within a supportive Midwestern setting.

According to NCES data for the 2024–2025 academic period, Macon Co. R-IV maintains an intimate student body of 91 enrolled learners across its elementary and secondary grade levels. To support this population, the district leverages a generous staffing model consisting of 35 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers, two instructional aides, and 7.5 support personnel, bringing the total staff to 44.5 FTEs. This extraordinarily favorable student-to-educator context enables highly individualized instruction, small class sizes, and tailored academic care, making Macon Co. R-IV a compelling model of small-scale rural public education for parents, students, and educational researchers alike.