Serving 105 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Adair Co. Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 105 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Adair Co. Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district, encompassing approximately 151.6 square miles around Novinger, MO, with most families typically living 10-15 minutes away and the furthest edge being about 11 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Adair Co. Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Adair Co. Elementary School's student population of 105 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
105 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Adair Co. Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Adair Co. Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1757 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
White
100%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2007–2018. View full 25-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.5%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Adair Co. Elementary School's ranking?
Adair Co. Elementary School is ranked #1757 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Adair Co. Elementary School?
105 students attend Adair Co. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Adair Co. Elementary School students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Adair Co. Elementary School?
Adair Co. Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Adair Co. Elementary School offer ?
Adair Co. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Adair Co. Elementary School part of?
Adair Co. Elementary School is part of Adair County R-I School District.
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