Serving 383 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Morgan Co. R-i 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 383 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Morgan Co. R-I Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Stover, MO, encompassing approximately 263.3 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 11 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 19.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Morgan Co. R-i Elementary School's student population of 383 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
383 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
All Students Achieve to Succeed... Whatever it Takes.
School Rankings
Morgan Co. R-i 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 Morgan Co. R-i Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#1486 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
n/a
15%
White
96%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.3%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morgan Co. R-i Elementary School's ranking?
Morgan Co. R-i Elementary School is ranked #1486 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Morgan Co. R-i Elementary School?
383 students attend Morgan Co. R-i Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Morgan Co. R-i Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Morgan Co. R-i Elementary School?
Morgan Co. R-i Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Morgan Co. R-i Elementary School offer ?
Morgan Co. R-i Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Morgan Co. R-i Elementary School part of?
Morgan Co. R-i Elementary School is part of Morgan County R-I School District.
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