Risco R-II School District

Hwy 62
Risco, MO 63874-0017
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Risco R-II School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 160 students in Risco R-II School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Risco R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
160 Students
891,639 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
69,801 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Risco R-II School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#134 out of 555 school districts
(Top 30%)
56%
40%
40-44%
43%
20-29%
38%
(21-22)
≥50%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.11
0.51
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
94%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,888 is higher than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,125 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,888
$15,081
Spending / Student
$16,125
$13,908

Best Risco R-II School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Risco High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Hwy 62
Risco, MO 63874
(573) 396-5568
Gr: 7-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Risco Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Hwy 62
Risco, MO 63874
(573) 396-5501
Gr: PK-6 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Risco R-II School District?
Risco R-II School District manages 2 public schools serving 160 students.
What is the rank of Risco R-II School District?
Risco R-II School District is ranked #176 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) 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 10%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Risco R-II School District?
94% of Risco R-II School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Risco R-II School District?
Risco R-II School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Risco R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,125 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 160 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 56% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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