Serving 94 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Tri-county Elementary School 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 40-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 94 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tri-county Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Tri-county Elementary School's student population of 94 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
94 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tri-county Elementary School 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 Tri-county 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
#590 out of 2084 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
96%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tri-county Elementary School's ranking?
Tri-county Elementary School is ranked #590 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?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Tri-county Elementary School?
94 students attend Tri-county Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Tri-county Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tri-county Elementary School?
Tri-county Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tri-county Elementary School offer ?
Tri-county Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Tri-county Elementary School part of?
Tri-county Elementary School is part of Tri-County R-VII School District.
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