For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 652 students in East Carter County R-II School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in East Carter County R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
652 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
East Carter County R-II School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 555 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#210 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.50
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
2 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
n/a
15%
# White Students
612 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
94%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
34 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
8
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
46
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
61
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
57
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
48
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
58
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
49
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
47
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
48
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
46
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
46
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
55
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
38
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
45
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,725 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,445 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,725
$15,071
Spending / Student
$12,445
$13,899
Best East Carter County R-II School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Carter Co. R-ii Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24 S Herren Ave
Ellsinore, MO 63937
(573) 322-5325
Ellsinore, MO 63937
(573) 322-5325
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Rank: #22.
East Carter Co. R-ii Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24 S Herren Ave
Ellsinore, MO 63937
(573) 322-5420
Ellsinore, MO 63937
(573) 322-5420
Grades: 6-8
| 141 students
Rank: #33.
East Carter Co. R-ii High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24 S Herren Ave
Ellsinore, MO 63937
(573) 322-5653
Ellsinore, MO 63937
(573) 322-5653
Grades: 9-12
| 184 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Carter County R-II School District?
East Carter County R-II School District manages 3 public schools serving 652 students.
What is the rank of East Carter County R-II School District?
East Carter County R-II School District is ranked #210 out of 555 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in East Carter County R-II School District?
94% of East Carter County R-II School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Carter County R-II School District?
East Carter County R-II School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is East Carter County R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,445 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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