Serving 85 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Tri-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 21-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: TRI-COUNTY ELEM.'s attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Jamesport, MO, covering approximately 93.1 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 7.8 miles to the nearest boundary and a maximum of 11.9 miles to the farthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tri-county Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Tri-county Elementary School's student population of 85 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
85 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tri-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 Tri-county Elementary School is 0.15, 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
#1075 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
15%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.2%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Mustangs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tri-county Elementary School's ranking?
Tri-county Elementary School is ranked #1075 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 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Tri-county Elementary School?
85 students attend Tri-county Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Tri-county Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tri-county Elementary School?
Tri-county Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Tri-county Elementary School offer ?
Tri-county Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tri-county Elementary School part of?
Tri-county Elementary School is part of Tri-County R-VII School District.
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