For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 838 students in Elsberry R-II School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Elsberry R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% 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
3 Schools
2,487 Schools
# Students
838 Students
892,547 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
69,871 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Elsberry R-II School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 90% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#297 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.51
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,252 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
19,001 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
30 Students
74,798 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
20 Students
136,473 Students
% Black Students
2%
15%
# White Students
740 Students
606,456 Students
% White Students
88%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,722 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
44 Students
48,845 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
33
35,772
# Students in K Grade:
53
61,892
# Students in 1st Grade:
44
62,916
# Students in 2nd Grade:
62
65,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
46
63,861
# Students in 4th Grade:
72
64,933
# Students in 5th Grade:
67
64,939
# Students in 6th Grade:
64
65,269
# Students in 7th Grade:
68
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
81
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
59
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
73
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
66
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
50
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,951 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,066. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,761 is less than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,951
$15,066
Spending / Student
$10,761
$13,894
Best Elsberry R-II School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elsberry High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
138 Tomahawk Dr
Elsberry, MO 63343
(573) 898-5554
Elsberry, MO 63343
(573) 898-5554
Grades: 9-12
| 248 students
Rank: #22.
Ida Cannon Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
178 Tomahawk Dr
Elsberry, MO 63343
(573) 898-5554
Elsberry, MO 63343
(573) 898-5554
Grades: 5-8
| 280 students
Rank: #33.
Clarence Cannon Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
188 Tomahawk Dr
Elsberry, MO 63343
(573) 898-5554
Elsberry, MO 63343
(573) 898-5554
Grades: PK-4
| 310 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elsberry R-II School District?
Elsberry R-II School District manages 3 public schools serving 838 students.
What is the rank of Elsberry R-II School District?
Elsberry R-II School District is ranked #334 out of 554 school districts in Missouri (bottom 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 Elsberry R-II School District?
88% of Elsberry R-II School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elsberry R-II School District?
Elsberry R-II School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Elsberry R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,761 is less than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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