St. Thomas: Schools & Education
St. Thomas schools: 5 public schools. Eugene Elem. is the largest at 334 students (grades -1-6). Total enrollment: 1,247 students.
- ~46 residents per school (vs Missouri ~400).
K-12 Schools
5 K-12 schools serving the area — about 46 residents per school. 45.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| School Districts · Districts | COLE CO. R-V, COLE CO. R-I |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 2 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 2911550, 2926970 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 5 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,247 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 100 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 12.50 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 331 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 26.5% |
| Schools Count | 5 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 14.6 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics |
| Nearest College · City | Jefferson City |
| Nearest College · Phone | 5,736,354,433 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 14.6 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 1 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | MILLER COUNTY LIBRARY SERVICE CENTER - ELDON |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | 5,733,926,657 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 308 E FIRST ST, ELDON MO 65026 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 10.0 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 45.1% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12