Serving 350 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, S.m Rissler Elementary School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: RISSLER ELEM.'s attendance zone covers the entire school district in Trenton, MO, encompassing approximately 187.6 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 14.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
S.m Rissler Elementary School's student population of 350 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
350 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
S.m Rissler Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of S.m Rissler Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#1038 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.1%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-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 S.m Rissler Elementary School's ranking?
S.m Rissler Elementary School is ranked #1038 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are S.m Rissler Elementary School often compared to?
S.m Rissler Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pleasant View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend S.m Rissler Elementary School?
350 students attend S.m Rissler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of S.m Rissler Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of S.m Rissler Elementary School?
S.m Rissler Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does S.m Rissler Elementary School offer ?
S.m Rissler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is S.m Rissler Elementary School part of?
S.m Rissler Elementary School is part of Trenton R-IX School District.
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