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Jefferson R-vii Preschool

1265 Dooling Hollow Rd.
Festus, MO 63028
Jefferson R-vii Preschool serves 68 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 68 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Jefferson R-vii Preschool's student population of 68 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
68 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Jefferson R-vii Preschool is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
93%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.13
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Jefferson R-vii Preschool?
68 students attend Jefferson R-vii Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Jefferson R-vii Preschool students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jefferson R-vii Preschool?
Jefferson R-vii Preschool has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Jefferson R-vii Preschool offer ?
Jefferson R-vii Preschool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jefferson R-vii Preschool part of?
Jefferson R-vii Preschool is part of Jefferson County R-VII School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 68 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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