Swedeborg Elementary School

17507 Hwy T
Richland, MO 65556
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 39 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Swedeborg 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 21-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 39 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Swedeborg Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Swedeborg Elementary School's student population of 39 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
39 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Swedeborg 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 Swedeborg Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1696 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
21-39%
40%
20-29%
43%
<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
5%
15%
White
95%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.10
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Swedeborg Elementary School's ranking?
Swedeborg Elementary School is ranked #1696 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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Swedeborg Elementary School?
39 students attend Swedeborg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Swedeborg Elementary School students are White, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Swedeborg Elementary School?
Swedeborg Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Swedeborg Elementary School offer ?
Swedeborg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Swedeborg Elementary School part of?
Swedeborg Elementary School is part of Swedeborg R-III School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 39 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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