Branson R-IV School District
Branson, Missouri · Taney County · Grades Pre-K–12
Branson R-IV School District runs 7 schools (3 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high) with 4,653 students. By enrollment it is the 43rd largest of 556 districts in Missouri, where the median district has 566 students. NCES classifies its area as town, distant.
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25. Rank compares the 556 Missouri districts listed on this site.
Branson R-IV calendar 2026–2027
First day Wed, Aug 26. Spring break Mon, Mar 15 – Fri, Mar 19. Last day Fri, May 28.
District at a glance
| Schools | 7 |
| Students | 4,653 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent) | 327.1 |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 (state 12.8) |
| Free or reduced-price lunch eligible | 62.6% (state 49.2%) |
| County | Taney County |
| Area type | Town, distant |
| NCES district ID | 2905760 |
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25, totals of the district's schools. Students per teacher = students ÷ full-time-equivalent teachers.
Schools in Branson R-IV
| School | Level | Grades | Students | Per teacher | Free/reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branson High School | High | 9–12 | 1,469 | 16.6 | 54.8% |
| Branson Junior High School | Middle | 7–8 | 694 | 14.8 | 59.7% |
| Buchanan Elementary School | Elementary | K–3 | 578 | 12.7 | 61.1% |
| Buchanan Intermediate School | Middle | 4–6 | 465 | 14 | 57.6% |
| Cedar Ridge Elementary School | Elementary | 1–3 | 517 | 12.8 | 77.6% |
| Cedar Ridge Intermediate School | Middle | 4–6 | 515 | 14 | 71.3% |
| Cedar Ridge Primary School | Elementary | Pre-K–K | 415 | 11.5 | 73.3% |
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25.
Map of Branson R-IV schools
Locations: NCES EDGE. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Branson R-IV in context
Size
Branson R-IV School District enrolls 0.5% of Missouri's 885,129 public school students and is larger than the median district (566 students). Its schools average 665 students, against 386 for a Missouri public school. The largest is Branson High School (1,469) and the smallest is Cedar Ridge Primary School (415).
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25 enrollment. Share = district students ÷ all students in Missouri schools listed here; averages = students ÷ schools.
Grades
Grade 10 is its largest grade, with 389 students this year. Grade 12 has 338 students and kindergarten has 291, 16% more in the later grade. Each grade is a different group of students, so this is not a dropout or growth rate. Branson R-IV enrolls 255 children in pre-K.
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25 membership by grade, all schools in the district.
Students
White students are the largest group in Branson R-IV at 70.6%, above their 66.9% share of Missouri public school students. Hispanic students make up 19.2%.
62.6% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, against 49.2% statewide. By school, the share runs from 54.8% at Branson High School to 77.6% at Cedar Ridge Elementary School.
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25 membership and school lunch program data. District and state shares weight each school by its enrollment.
Staff
Its 327.1 full-time-equivalent teachers work out to 14.2 students per teacher, more than the state's 12.8. With 11.5 counselors it has 405 students per counselor; the median Missouri district has 265, and the American School Counselor Association recommends no more than 250. It reports 9 librarians or media specialists and 2 school psychologists.
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25 district staff file (full-time equivalents). Students per counselor = district students ÷ counselors. Benchmark: American School Counselor Association, 250 students per counselor.
Location
NCES classifies Branson R-IV's area as town, distant: in a town 10 to 35 miles from an urbanized area. The nearest district is Hollister R-V School District, 4.7 miles away with 1,369 students. 16 districts are within 25 miles, and 1 of them enrolls more students than Branson R-IV. Taney County has 7 districts on this site.
Source: NCES EDGE locations and locale codes, 2024-25. Distances are straight lines between the average locations of each district's schools.
Staff
| Role | Full-time equivalent | Students per staff member |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers | 327.1 | 14 |
| School counselors | 11.5 | 405 |
| Librarians and media specialists | 9 | 517 |
| School psychologists | 2 | 2,327 |
| Instructional aides | 96 | 48 |
| Other student support staff | 19.9 | 234 |
| School administrators | 16 | 291 |
| District administrators | 4 | 1,163 |
| All staff | 722 |
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25 district staff file. Students per staff member = district students ÷ full-time-equivalent staff in that role. The median Missouri district has 265 students per counselor.
Students by race and ethnicity
| White | 70.6% |
| Hispanic | 19.2% |
| Two or more races | 4.3% |
| Black | 2.8% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25 membership, all schools in the district.
Students by grade
| Pre-K | 255 |
| Kindergarten | 291 |
| Grade 1 | 308 |
| Grade 2 | 317 |
| Grade 3 | 339 |
| Grade 4 | 314 |
| Grade 5 | 347 |
| Grade 6 | 319 |
| Grade 7 | 332 |
| Grade 8 | 362 |
| Grade 9 | 387 |
| Grade 10 | 389 |
| Grade 11 | 355 |
| Grade 12 | 338 |
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25 membership.
Nearby school districts
| District | Distance | Students | Per teacher | Calendar 2026–2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollister R-V School District | 5 mi | 1,369 | 12.5 | – |
| Forsyth R-III School District | 5 mi | 1,295 | 12.6 | – |
| Kirbyville R-VI School District | 6 mi | 215 | 8.9 | – |
| Reeds Spring R-IV School District | 9 mi | 1,718 | 11.1 | – |
| Taneyville R-II School District | 12 mi | 147 | 8.9 | – |
| Galena R-II School District | 14 mi | 398 | 9.6 | – |
| Spokane R-VII School District | 15 mi | 747 | 12.8 | – |
| Blue Eye R-V School District | 15 mi | 502 | 10.3 | – |
Distance between the average locations of each district's schools (NCES EDGE).
Other school districts in Taney County
- Hollister R-V School District (1,369 students)
- Forsyth R-III School District (1,295 students)
- Kirbyville R-VI School District (215 students)
- Bradleyville R-I School District (205 students)
- Taneyville R-II School District (147 students)
- Mark Twain R-VIII School District (62 students)
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25, county of each district's office.
Contact
1756 Bee Creek Road, Branson, MO 65616
Phone: (417)334-6541
Website: branson.k12.mo.us
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25 directory.