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Dent-Phelps R-III School District, Missouri

Dent-Phelps R-III School District is an elementary school district in Dent County and Phelps County, Missouri, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 3,314 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 172 sq mi (446 km²) of land.

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Dent-Phelps R-III School District in Missouri
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
3,314 ± 595
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Elementary school district
Counties
Dent County96% of the district’s landPhelps County4% of the district’s land
Land area
172 sq mi (446 km²)
Median household income
$80,781 ± $18,772
Median home value
$257,400 ± $40,383
Water area
0.41 sq mi (1.07 km²)
State
Missouri
Census code (GEOID)
2910710
Coordinates (central point)
37.696455, -91.692994
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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 Dent-Phelps R-III School District, largest first

  1. Spring Creek West Township4,505 people
  2. Watkins Township1,682 people

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Bordering elementary school districts, nearest first

  1. Phelps County R-III School District12 mi west
  2. Green Forest R-II School District13 mi south
  3. North Wood R-IV School District15 mi east
  4. Oak Hill R-I School District19 mi southeast

These share a boundary with Dent-Phelps R-III School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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