MCDONALD CO. R-I

Located at 10 Stampede Drive in Anderson, Missouri, the McDonald County R-I School District is an active, traditional public school district serving a widespread, rural distant community in Southwest Missouri. Across its 10 operational school campuses, the district delivers a comprehensive educational continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. Serving a student body of 3,595 children—including 1,861 male and 1,734 female students—the district reflects a vibrant, multicultural learner population, encompassing 2,254 White, 795 Hispanic, 263 Pacific Islander, 115 multiracial, 107 American Indian, 41 Asian, and 20 Black students.

To support academic achievement and student well-being across all grade levels, McDonald County R-I maintains a robust workforce comprising nearly 970 full-time equivalent staff members. Instructional quality is backed by approximately 562 full-time equivalent teachers, supported by 79 instructional aides and 329 dedicated support staff members who oversee daily operations, student services, and facility management. This significant staffing structure enables the district to deliver targeted learning assistance tailored to its geographic context. Prospective families, community members, and educational researchers looking to learn more about the district's programs can visit their website at www.mcdonaldr1.net or contact administrative staff directly at (417) 845-3321.