Serving 319 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Cole Co. R-i Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 319 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cole Co. R-i Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cole Co. R-i Elementary School's student population of 319 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
319 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Cole Co. R-i Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cole Co. R-i Elementary School is 0.06, 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
#327 out of 2076 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
2%
15%
White
97%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cole Co. R-i Elementary School's ranking?
Cole Co. R-i Elementary School is ranked #327 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Cole Co. R-i Elementary School often compared to?
Cole Co. R-i Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eugene Elementary School, Thorpe J. Gordon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Cole Co. R-i Elementary School?
319 students attend Cole Co. R-i Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Cole Co. R-i Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cole Co. R-i Elementary School?
Cole Co. R-i Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cole Co. R-i Elementary School offer ?
Cole Co. R-i Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cole Co. R-i Elementary School part of?
Cole Co. R-i Elementary School is part of Cole County R-I School District.
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