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Cole County R-I School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 630 students in Cole County R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Cole County R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
630 Students
887,077 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
68,837 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Cole County R-I School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 556 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#136 out of 557 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.49
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,345 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
18,291 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
67,492 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
8%
# Black Students
5 Students
134,874 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
612 Students
614,358 Students
% White Students
97%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,402 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
6 Students
45,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
23
30,952
# Students in K Grade:
41
64,117
# Students in 1st Grade:
41
62,556
# Students in 2nd Grade:
38
63,823
# Students in 3rd Grade:
44
63,594
# Students in 4th Grade:
56
64,202
# Students in 5th Grade:
41
64,701
# Students in 6th Grade:
49
65,926
# Students in 7th Grade:
36
67,859
# Students in 8th Grade:
48
69,522
# Students in 9th Grade:
69
72,441
# Students in 10th Grade:
45
68,101
# Students in 11th Grade:
46
65,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
53
64,112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,484 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,159. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,117 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,484
$15,159
Spending / Student
$10,117
$13,980
Best Cole County R-I School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cole Co. R-i Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13111 Park St
Russellville, MO 65074
(573) 782-4814
Russellville, MO 65074
(573) 782-4814
Grades: PK-5
| 284 students
Rank: #22.
Cole Co. R-i Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13111 Park St
Russellville, MO 65074
(573) 782-4915
Russellville, MO 65074
(573) 782-4915
Grades: 6-8
| 133 students
Rank: #33.
Russellville High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13600 Rte C
Russellville, MO 65074
(573) 782-3973
Russellville, MO 65074
(573) 782-3973
Grades: 9-12
| 213 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cole County R-I School District?
Cole County R-I School District manages 3 public schools serving 630 students.
What is the rank of Cole County R-I School District?
Cole County R-I School District is ranked #133 out of 556 school districts in Missouri (top 30%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cole County R-I School District?
97% of Cole County R-I School District students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cole County R-I School District?
Cole County R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Cole County R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,117 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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