Serving 108 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop. ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 108 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MO
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop.'s student population of 108 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
108 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

School Rankings
Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop. ranks within the top 30% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop. is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#505 out of 2084 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
43%

Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%

Hispanic
n/a
8%

Black
n/a
15%

White
94%
68%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
42%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop.'s ranking?
Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop. is ranked #505 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop.?
108 students attend Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop. students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop.?
Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop. has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop. offer ?
Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop. offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop. part of?
Franklin Co. Specl. Ed. Coop. is part of St. Clair R-XIII School District.
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