Serving 355 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ralls County 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: New London Elementary serves the northeastern part of Center, MO, covering an area of approximately 206.6 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a 15 to 20-minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 15 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ralls County Elementary School's student population of 355 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
355 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Tigers
School Rankings
Ralls County 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 Ralls County 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
#1094 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
96%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.2%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ralls County Elementary School's ranking?
Ralls County Elementary School is ranked #1094 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 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Ralls County Elementary School?
355 students attend Ralls County Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Ralls County Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ralls County Elementary School?
Ralls County Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ralls County Elementary School offer ?
Ralls County Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ralls County Elementary School part of?
Ralls County Elementary School is part of Ralls County R-II School District.
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