Is Cole County R-I Elementary a good school?

Cole County R-I Elementary ranks 286 th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Cole County R-I Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 327 students attended Cole County R-I Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Cole County R-I Elementary?

Students at Cole County R-I Elementary are 98% White, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Cole County R-I Elementary attend?

Students who attend Cole County R-I Elementary usually go on to attend: High : Russellville High

Cole County R-I Elementary

Summary:

Cole County R-I Elementary is a public elementary school located in Russellville, Missouri, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 320 students. This school is part of the Cole County R-I school district, which is ranked 194 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cole County R-I Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in both Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) assessments across multiple grade levels. In 2023-2024, 63% of 3rd graders, 40% of 5th graders, and 58.8% of 6th graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 40.8%, 38.4%, and 44.4%, respectively. In ELA, 44.6% of 3rd graders, 40% of 5th graders, and 35.6% of 6th graders were proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 41.6%, 43%, and 37.6%. Compared to nearby schools, such as Eldon Upper Elementary and Belair Elementary, Cole County R-I Elementary generally outperforms them in both Mathematics and ELA assessments.

Despite having a relatively low percentage of students from low-income backgrounds, ranging from 25% to 32.97% over the past few years, Cole County R-I Elementary has been able to support the academic success of its economically disadvantaged students, ranking 168th out of 625 Missouri elementary schools in 2023-2024, with a 4-star rating. The school has also seen an increase in per-student spending, from $8,086 in 2019-2020 to $9,937 in 2021-2022, and a decrease in the student-teacher ratio from 13.9 in 2020-2021 to 10.7 in 2022-2023, indicating an investment in resources and staffing to support student learning and well-being.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

13111 Park St
Russellville, MO 65074-1232

(573) 782-4814

District: Cole County R-I

SchoolDigger Rank:
286^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,937

Students who attend Cole County R-I Elementary usually attend:

High:

Russellville High

Student/teacher ratio: 11.2

Number of students: 327

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.6%

African American:

1.2%

Two or more races:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cole County R-I Elementary ranks better than 68.4% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.43. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.6%), African American (1.2%), two or more races (0.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cole County R-I Elementary is 11.2. (See more...)

Compare Cole County R-I Elementary employs 29 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cole County R-I Elementary is $9,937.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cole County R-I Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cole County R-I Elementary 286^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Cole County R-I Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Cole County R-I:

SchoolDigger ranks Cole County R-I 194^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cole County R-I Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Cole County R-I Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	39.01	739^th	1074	31.2%
2007	28.60	900^th	1080	16.7%
2008	31.98	864^th	1084	20.3%
2009	51.01	556^th	1053	47.2%
2010	65.58	333^rd	1066	68.8%
2011	60.32	449^th	1088	58.7%
2012	61.85	421^st	1085	61.2%
2013	67.97	311^th	1108	71.9%
2014	69.65	281^st	1089	74.2%
2015	70.79	276^th	1058	73.9%
2016	71.08	243^rd	865	71.9%
2017	72.62	249^th	1032	75.9%
2018	67.43	316^th	1045	69.8%
2019	65.14	342^nd	1052	67.5%
2021	70.92	232^nd	901	74.3%
2022	78.51	169^th	908	81.4%
2023	64.27	310^th	898	65.5%
2024	66.43	286^th	906	68.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cole County R-I Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	62.40	264^th	887	70.2%
2019	46.32	498^th	907	45.1%
2023	57.71	204^th	611	66.6%
2024	62.38	168^th	625	73.1%

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Rank History for White students at Cole County R-I Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	54.80	387^th	898	56.9%
2019	50.36	425^th	917	53.7%
2021	59.13	266^th	691	61.5%
2022	66.57	210^th	675	68.9%
2023	48.74	330^th	673	51.0%
2024	46.94	348^th	668	47.9%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Cole County R-I Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	306	306
1992	338	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	340
1993	326	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	329
1994	339	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	343
1995	312	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	316
1996	312	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	316
1997	321	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	323
1998	332	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	332
1999	327	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	327
2000	323	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	323
2001	328	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	328
2002	388	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	389
2003	388	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	389
2004	389	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	389
2005	361	3	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	368
2006	350	5	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	357
2007	341	4	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	346
2008	297	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	301
2009	273	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	277
2010	275	1	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	279
2011	260	0	1	3	3	2	2	0	271
2012	252	3	1	6	2	2	5	0	271
2013	257	2	1	2	2	1	4	0	269
2014	251	2	1	2	1	1	6	0	264
2015	250	3	2	4	3	1	7	0	270
2016	244	2	1	3	1	1	5	0	257
2017	252	3	1	1	0	0	7	0	264
2018	256	3	1	2	0	0	2	0	264
2019	265	2	1	2	0	0	6	0	276
2020	258	3	1	2	0	0	6	0	270
2021	265	6	0	1	0	0	4	0	276
2022	278	2	0	2	0	0	2	0	284
2023	308	4	0	2	0	0	6	0	320
2024	319	4	0	1	0	0	3	0	327

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cole County R-I Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	306	22.0	13.9	n/a
1992	340	22.3	15.2	n/a
1993	329	22.3	14.8	34.3
1994	343	26.3	13.0	31.8
1995	316	24.6	12.8	35.8
1996	316	24.6	12.8	35.8
1997	323	26.4	12.2	16.7
1998	332	28.4	11.7	13.3
1999	327	27.7	11.8	24.5
2000	323	26.3	12.3	23.2
2001	328	27.3	12.0	23.2
2002	389	29.5	13.2	27.5
2003	389	29.5	13.2	27.5
2004	389	29.1	13.4	26.7
2005	368	28.1	13.1	32.9
2006	357	28.6	12.5	34.2
2007	346	27.5	12.6	34.1
2008	301	27.4	11.0	34.6
2009	277	25.8	10.7	35.7
2010	279	24.6	11.3	41.2
2011	271	24.7	10.9	41.3
2012	271	23.4	11.5	40.6
2013	269	22.3	12.0	42.4
2014	264	20.2	13.0	37.9
2015	270	20.0	13.5	40
2016	257	20.0	12.8	38.1
2017	264	20.4	12.9	34.1
2018	264	21.3	12.3	28.8
2019	276	21.5	12.8	34.4
2020	270	18.6	14.4	30
2021	276	19.7	13.9	33
2022	284	22.7	12.5	25
2023	320	29.8	10.7	30
2024	327	29.0	11.2	31.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cole County R-I Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	306	22.0	13.9	n/a
1992	340	22.3	15.2	n/a
1993	329	22.3	14.8	34.3
1994	343	26.3	13.0	31.8
1995	316	24.6	12.8	35.8
1996	316	24.6	12.8	35.8
1997	323	26.4	12.2	16.7
1998	332	28.4	11.7	13.3
1999	327	27.7	11.8	24.5
2000	323	26.3	12.3	23.2
2001	328	27.3	12.0	23.2
2002	389	29.5	13.2	27.5
2003	389	29.5	13.2	27.5
2004	389	29.1	13.4	26.7
2005	368	28.1	13.1	32.9
2006	357	28.6	12.5	34.2
2007	346	27.5	12.6	34.1
2008	301	27.4	11.0	34.6
2009	277	25.8	10.7	35.7
2010	279	24.6	11.3	41.2
2011	271	24.7	10.9	41.3
2012	271	23.4	11.5	40.6
2013	269	22.3	12.0	42.4
2014	264	20.2	13.0	37.9
2015	270	20.0	13.5	40
2016	257	20.0	12.8	38.1
2017	264	20.4	12.9	34.1
2018	264	21.3	12.3	28.8
2019	276	21.5	12.8	34.4
2020	270	18.6	14.4	30
2021	276	19.7	13.9	33
2022	284	22.7	12.5	25
2023	320	29.8	10.7	30
2024	327	29.0	11.2	31.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cole County R-I Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,295 (15.9%)	$6,841 (84.1%)	$8,136
2020	$649 (8.0%)	$7,437 (92.0%)	$8,086
2021	$952 (10.7%)	$7,953 (89.3%)	$8,905
2022	$764 (7.7%)	$9,173 (92.3%)	$9,937

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cole County R-I Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 342^nd of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 310^th of 898 Elementary schools	2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cole County R-I Elementary)	59.1	60.8	1.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cole County R-I)	59.1	60.8	1.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	39.7	6.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cole County R-I Elementary)	52.3	45.1	7.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cole County R-I)	52.3	45.1	7.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cole County R-I Elementary)	63.6	47.9	15.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cole County R-I)	63.6	47.9	15.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cole County R-I Elementary)	54.5	39.6	14.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cole County R-I)	54.5	39.6	14.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cole County R-I Elementary)	54.4	69.6	15.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cole County R-I)	54.4	69.6	15.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Cole County R-I Elementary)	45.6	53.5	7.9%
5th Grade Science (Cole County R-I)	45.6	53.5	7.9%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.6	1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cole County R-I Elementary)	43.5	46.5	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cole County R-I)	43.5	46.5	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44	3.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	276	320	15.9%
African American	2	4	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	2	2
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	265	308	16.2%
Two or More Races	6	6
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.4%	30%	4.4%

Schools Near Cole County R-I Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)				MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cole County R-I Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	13111 Park St	Russellville	65074	Cole County	Cole County R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 782-4814	327	29	11.2	31.2%	319 (97.6%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	66.4	286^th of 906 public elementary schools	68.4%		64.3	310^th of 898 public elementary schools	65.5%	24	63.0		40.0	58.8		44.6		40.0	35.6	$9,937	$765	$9,173
High Point Elementary	Public	K-8	60909 Hwy C	High Point	65042	Moniteau County	High Point R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 489-2213	78	12	6.5	53.8%	77 (98.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)								(n/a)										$14,866	$722	$14,144
Eugene Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	14803 Hwy 17	Eugene	65032	Cole County	Cole County R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 498-4002	346	28	12.2	25.1%	333 (96.2%)	3 (0.9%)	8 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	52.7	420^th of 906 public elementary schools	53.6%		59.2	361^st of 898 public elementary schools	59.8%	59	45.0	38.2					36.6		52.7	$9,515	$1,310	$8,205
Pioneer Trail Elementary	Public	K-5	301 Pioneer Trail	Jefferson City	65109	Cole County	Jefferson City	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 632-3400	448	36	12.5	50.9%	329 (73.4%)	35 (7.8%)	28 (6.3%)	5 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	48 (10.7%)	52.7	422^nd of 906 public elementary schools	53.4%		57.6	378^th of 898 public elementary schools	57.9%	44	24.5	32.0	40.1		54.2	38.5	45.3	47.8		$10,663	$477	$10,187
Clarence Lawson Elementary	Public	K-5	1105 Fairgrounds Rd	Jefferson City	65109	Cole County	Jefferson City	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 659-3175	442	37	11.7	50.2%	255 (57.7%)	81 (18.3%)	42 (9.5%)	20 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (10.0%)	73	220^th of 906 public elementary schools	75.7%		63.5	317^th of 898 public elementary schools	64.7%	97	53.8	63.0	37.8		41.7	53.1	66.1	53.8		$13,283	$1,396	$11,887
California Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	101 S Owen St	California	65018	Moniteau County	Moniteau County R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 796-2161	492	45	10.9	48.6%	398 (80.9%)	6 (1.2%)	76 (15.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.2%)	51.5	437^th of 906 public elementary schools	51.8%		47.1	488^th of 898 public elementary schools	45.7%	51	39.7	50.4				34.3	45.8			$9,869	$355	$9,514
Cedar Hill Elementary	Public	K-5	1510 Vieth	Jefferson City	65109	Cole County	Jefferson City	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 659-3160	326	30	10.8	43.6%	222 (68.1%)	32 (9.8%)	23 (7.1%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (14.1%)	41.7	544^th of 906 public elementary schools	40.0%		51.8	436^th of 898 public elementary schools	51.4%	108	19.3	50.9	29.6		42.1	32.8		35.8		$12,097	$267	$11,829
Latham Elementary	Public	K-8	156 School St	Latham	65050	Moniteau County	Moniteau County R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 458-6271	36	7	5.4	55.6%	32 (88.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$16,588	$826	$15,761
Eldon Upper Elementary	Public	3-5	409 E 15th St	Eldon	65026	Miller County	Eldon R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 392-6364	446	29	15.6	51.1%	419 (93.9%)	2 (0.4%)	12 (2.7%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.8%)	63.2	315^th of 906 public elementary schools	65.2%		57.6	377^th of 898 public elementary schools	58.0%	62	49.9	44.8	54.3		40.1	49.9	43.4	42.7		$9,984	$2,490	$7,494
South Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	1210 S Maple St	Eldon	65026	Miller County	Eldon R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 392-8030	536	36	14.9	50.2%	496 (92.5%)	4 (0.7%)	18 (3.4%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.9%)	10 (1.9%)								(n/a)										$10,351	$2,329	$8,022

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