Blackwater R-II School District, Missouri

Blackwater R-II School District is an elementary school district in Cooper County and Saline County, Missouri, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 845 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 75 sq mi (194 km²) of land.

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Blackwater R-II School District in Missouri
Blackwater R-II School District and its neighbors (simplified outlines). Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
Population, 2020–2024 estimate
845 ± 147
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Elementary school district
Counties
Cooper County76% of the district’s landSaline County24% of the district’s land
Land area
75 sq mi (194 km²)
Median household income
$69,063 ± $12,364
Median home value
$124,500 ± $27,969
Water area
1.11 sq mi (2.88 km²)
State
Missouri
Census code (GEOID)
2905190
Coordinates (central point)
38.975965, -92.989444

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Blackwater R-II School District, largest first

  1. Blackwater Township381 people
  2. Lamine Township290 people
  3. Blackwater (city)207 people
  4. Nelson (city)124 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering elementary school districts, nearest first

  1. Hardeman R-X School District8.2 mi north

These share a boundary with Blackwater R-II School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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