SWEDEBORG R-III

Swedeborg R-III School District is an active, traditional public school district located at 17507 Highway T in Richland, Missouri. Situated in a distant rural setting within the broader Fort Leonard Wood region, this single-school district provides an intimate educational environment for local families, serving children from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Operating as a standard public system rather than a charter entity, Swedeborg R-III establishes a comprehensive foundational experience across early childhood, elementary, and middle grades before students transition to high school in neighboring districts. Community members, families, and researchers can learn more about its operations and community updates directly through the district’s online portal at swedeborgpanthers.com.

The district is notably characterized by its small scale and exceptionally individualized learning landscape. Swedeborg R-III serves a total student body of 35 children—comprising 23 male and 12 female students—with grade sizes ranging from single-pupil cohorts to small groups of up to seven students. The student population includes 32 White students and 3 multiracial students. To nurture this close-knit community, the district maintains a substantial support framework relative to its size, employing approximately 13.4 full-time equivalent teachers and 14 support staff members. This high ratio of personnel to pupils creates an extraordinary environment for personalized instruction, allowing educators to closely monitor academic progress and tailor early learning experiences to each student's unique needs.