Jefferson County R-VII School District Employee Directory
Primary and Secondary EducationMissouri, United States51-200 Employees
The Jefferson County R-VII School District is a K-12 public education system serving rural southern Jefferson County, located in Festus, Missouri, just off Interstate 55. The district covers about 55 square miles and operates three buildings with an enrollment around 825 students. The student body is predominantly white, with about 30% of students qualifying for the Federal Free and Reduced Lunch program. The district emphasizes community involvement, with active participation from parents, students, faculty, and staff in support of student achievement and school pride. It functions within the primary and secondary education sector, providing elementary through high school education to local families. In 2017, the district partnered with Reuther Ford of nearby Herculaneum to support school activities through a fundraising initiative.