Top Rankings
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 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 604 students in Cole County 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 Cole County R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
604 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cole County R-I School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#142 out of 555 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16.2%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
2%
15%
% White
97%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,704 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,828 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$15,255 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$14,732 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,704
$17,244
Spending / Student
$13,828
$16,653
Best Cole County R-I School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cole Co. R-i Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13111 Park St
Russellville, MO 65074
(573) 782-4814
Russellville, MO 65074
(573) 782-4814
Gr: PK-6 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Russellville High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13600 Rte C
Russellville, MO 65074
(573) 782-3973
Russellville, MO 65074
(573) 782-3973
Gr: 7-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cole County R-I School District?
Cole County R-I School District manages 2 public schools serving 604 students.
What is the rank of Cole County R-I School District?
Cole County R-I School District is ranked #60 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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, 2% 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 11:1, 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 $13,828 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Recent Articles
School Leadership Matters: Evaluating a Principal
Learn how to evaluate a public school principal before enrolling by examining leadership stability, teacher support, communication, school culture, instructional priorities, discipline, family engagement, and measurable improvement efforts.
Comparing Before- and After-School Programs
Learn how to compare before- and after-school programs when choosing a public school, including hours, costs, staffing, safety, activities, enrollment rules, transportation, meals, and daily convenience for families.
Choosing a Public School During Budget Uncertainty
Learn which questions parents should ask when choosing a public school during budget uncertainty, including staffing, programs, class sizes, transportation, reserves, enrollment trends, and planned reductions ahead.
