Serving 320 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Cole Co. R-i Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cole Co. R-i Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cole Co. R-i Elementary School's student population of 320 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
320 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cole Co. R-i Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cole Co. R-i Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#279 out of 2084 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
96%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cole Co. R-i Elementary School's ranking?
Cole Co. R-i Elementary School is ranked #279 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Cole Co. R-i Elementary School often compared to?
Cole Co. R-i Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thorpe J. Gordon Elementary School, Eugene Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Cole Co. R-i Elementary School?
320 students attend Cole Co. R-i Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Cole Co. R-i Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cole Co. R-i Elementary School?
Cole Co. R-i Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cole Co. R-i Elementary School offer ?
Cole Co. R-i Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Cole Co. R-i Elementary School part of?
Cole Co. R-i Elementary School is part of Cole County R-I School District.
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