Lamar R-I School District, Missouri

Lamar R-I School District is a unified school district in Barton County, Missouri, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 7,082 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 195 sq mi (504 km²) of land.

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Lamar R-I School District in Missouri
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
7,082 ± 416
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Barton County
Land area
195 sq mi (504 km²)
Median household income
$48,973 ± $8,419
Median home value
$130,600 ± $29,405
Water area
1.8 sq mi (4.67 km²)
State
Missouri
Census code (GEOID)
2917850
Coordinates (central point)
37.532424, -94.251416

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 Lamar R-I School District, largest first

  1. City Township4,284 people
  2. Lamar (city)4,284 people
  3. Lamar Township1,524 people
  4. Union Township780 people
  5. Doylesport Township294 people
  6. Lamar Heights (city)111 people
  7. Milford (village)54 people
  8. Irwin (CDP)43 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 unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Sheldon R-VIII School District10 mi north
  2. Golden City R-III School District11 mi southeast
  3. Liberal R-II School District14 mi west
  4. Jasper County R-V School District15 mi south
  5. Bronaugh R-VII School District18 mi northwest

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

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