Top Rankings
Eldon R-I School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,000 students in Eldon R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Eldon R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (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 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,487 Schools
# Students
2,000 Students
892,547 Students
# Teachers
142 Teachers
69,871 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Eldon R-I School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 554 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 95% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#99 out of 557 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.51
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,252 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
19,001 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
54 Students
74,798 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
14 Students
136,473 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
1,883 Students
606,456 Students
% White Students
94%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
3,722 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
27 Students
48,845 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
96
35,772
# Students in K Grade:
145
61,892
# Students in 1st Grade:
136
62,916
# Students in 2nd Grade:
159
65,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
161
63,861
# Students in 4th Grade:
139
64,933
# Students in 5th Grade:
146
64,939
# Students in 6th Grade:
133
65,269
# Students in 7th Grade:
136
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
133
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
157
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
149
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
171
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
139
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,678 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,066. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,591 is less than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,678
$15,066
Spending / Student
$11,591
$13,894
Best Eldon R-I School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eldon High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 S Pine St
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-8010
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-8010
Grades: 9-12
| 616 students
Rank: #22.
Eldon Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 N Grand Ave
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-8020
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-8020
Grades: 6-8
| 402 students
Rank: #33.
Eldon Upper Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
409 E 15th St
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-6364
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-6364
Grades: 3-5
| 446 students
Rank: #44.
South Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1210 S Maple St
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-8030
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-8030
Grades: PK-2
| 536 students
Rank: n/an/a
Eldon Career Center
Vocational School
112 S Pine St
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-8060
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-8060
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Eldon R-I School District?
Eldon R-I School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,000 students.
What is the rank of Eldon R-I School District?
Eldon R-I School District is ranked #103 out of 554 school districts in Missouri (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Eldon R-I School District?
94% of Eldon R-I School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Eldon R-I School District?
Eldon R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Eldon R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,591 is less than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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