Eldon R-I School District

112 S Pine St
Eldon, MO 65026-1576
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

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%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,946 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 46% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 45% 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

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
1,946 Students
887,077 Students
# Teachers
134 Teachers
68,837 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Eldon R-I School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 556 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MO)
#71 out of 557 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Eldon R-I  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
46%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Eldon R-I  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
54%
46%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Eldon R-I  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
90-94%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Eldon R-I  School District and public school graduation rate of MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.11
0.49
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,345 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
15 Students
18,291 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
42 Students
67,492 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
18 Students
134,874 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
1,836 Students
614,358 Students
% White Students
94%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
3,402 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
25 Students
45,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
92
30,952
# Students in K Grade:
160
64,117
# Students in 1st Grade:
159
62,556
# Students in 2nd Grade:
130
63,823
# Students in 3rd Grade:
140
63,594
# Students in 4th Grade:
130
64,202
# Students in 5th Grade:
127
64,701
# Students in 6th Grade:
136
65,926
# Students in 7th Grade:
141
67,859
# Students in 8th Grade:
143
69,522
# Students in 9th Grade:
168
72,441
# Students in 10th Grade:
142
68,101
# Students in 11th Grade:
145
65,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
133
64,112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,029 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,159. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,913 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$13,447 MM
This chart display total revenue of Eldon R-I  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$23 MM
$12,401 MM
This chart display total spending of Eldon R-I  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,029
$15,159
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Eldon R-I  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,913
$13,980
This chart display average spending per public school student in Eldon R-I  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Eldon R-I School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eldon Upper Elementary School
Math: 52% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
409 E 15th St
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-6364
Grades: 3-5
| 397 students
Rank: #22.
Eldon Middle School
Math: 45% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1400 N Grand Ave
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-8020
Grades: 6-8
| 420 students
Rank: #33.
Eldon High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
101 S Pine St
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-8010
Grades: 9-12
| 588 students
Rank: #44.
South Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1210 S Maple St
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-8030
Grades: PK-2
| 541 students
Rank: n/an/a
Eldon Career Ctr.
Vocational School
112 S Pine St
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-8060
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Eldon R-I School District?
Eldon R-I School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,946 students.
What is the rank of Eldon R-I School District?
Eldon R-I School District is ranked #70 out of 556 school districts in Missouri (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) 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, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, 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 $11,913 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,946 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in MO)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 46% (Top 20%)
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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