Northwestern R-I School District, Missouri

Northwestern R-I School District is a unified school district in Chariton County, Missouri, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 780 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 192 sq mi (498 km²) of land.

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Northwestern R-I School District in Missouri
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
780 ± 128
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Chariton County
Land area
192 sq mi (498 km²)
Median household income
$65,417 ± $22,517
Median home value
$120,500 ± $62,222
Water area
7.1 sq mi (18.4 km²)
State
Missouri
Census code (GEOID)
2922920
Coordinates (central point)
39.589429, -93.161948

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 Northwestern R-I School District, largest first

  1. Mendon Township303 people
  2. Yellow Creek Township207 people
  3. Cunningham Township197 people
  4. Mendon (city)194 people
  5. Triplett Township137 people
  6. Salt Creek Township103 people
  7. Sumner (town)68 people
  8. Rothville (village)56 people
  9. Triplett (city)38 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. Hale R-I School District9.7 mi west
  2. Brunswick R-II School District12 mi south
  3. Bosworth R-V School District13 mi southwest
  4. Marceline R-V School District14 mi northeast
  5. Keytesville R-III School District15 mi southeast
  6. Brookfield R-III School District15 mi north
  7. Meadville R-IV School District20 mi north

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

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Northwestern R-I School District before you rely on it.

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