Risco Elementary

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Risco Elementary ranks 227 th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Risco Elementary is a public elementary school located in Risco, Missouri, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 85 students. The school is part of the Risco R-II School District, which is ranked 53 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Risco Elementary has consistently outperformed the state average in mathematics proficiency, with 73.6% of 4th graders and 78.8% of 6th graders scoring proficient or better in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to the state average of 44.4%. However, the school's 3rd-grade English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rate of 25% is lower than the state average of 41.6%. Risco Elementary has also experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 12.1% in 2022-2023 to 20.3% and 22.5% in the 2023-2024 school year. The school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 52.94% to 76.53% over the past few years, and has seen a steady increase in spending per student, from $11,211 in 2019-2020 to $14,274 in 2021-2022.

Compared to nearby schools, Risco Elementary outperforms in mathematics proficiency but lags behind in ELA. The school's chronic absenteeism rates are also higher than its neighbors. Risco Elementary's higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratio suggest a focus on providing additional resources and support, which may be contributing to the school's academic performance. However, the school's high percentage of students from low-income families may be a factor in its academic challenges, particularly in ELA. By addressing the areas of concern, such as chronic absenteeism and ELA proficiency, while building on its strengths in mathematics, Risco Elementary can continue to improve and provide a quality education for its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

Hwy 62
Risco, MO 63874-0017

(573) 396-5501

District: Risco R-II

SchoolDigger Rank:
227^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,274

Students who attend Risco Elementary usually attend:

High:

Risco High

Student/teacher ratio: 7.3

Number of students: 84

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.9%

Hispanic:

3.6%

Two or more races:

3.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Risco Elementary ranks better than 74.9% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.62. (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 (92.9%), Hispanic (3.6%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 64.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Risco Elementary is 7.3. (See more...)

Compare Risco Elementary employs 11.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Risco Elementary is $14,274.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Risco Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Risco R-II:

SchoolDigger ranks Risco R-II 53^rd of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Risco Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Risco Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	39.12	737^th	1074	31.4%
2007	27.53	905^th	1080	16.2%
2008	51.65	533^rd	1084	50.8%
2009	47.75	600^th	1053	43.0%
2010	62.26	376^th	1066	64.7%
2011	53.16	556^th	1088	48.9%
2012	33.00	839^th	1085	22.7%
2013	24.51	938^th	1108	15.3%
2014	25.36	902^nd	1089	17.2%
2017	35.09	722^nd	1032	30.0%
2018	42.70	611^th	1045	41.5%
2019	43.72	606^th	1052	42.4%
2024	72.62	227^th	906	74.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Risco Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	50.83	430^th	887	51.5%
2019	53.85	372^nd	907	59.0%

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Rank History for White students at Risco Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	31.55	643^rd	898	28.4%
2019	34.39	635^th	917	30.8%

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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 Risco Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	144	144
1992	114	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	115
1993	117	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	118
1994	111	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	114
1995	126	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	128
1996	126	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	128
1997	121	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	124
1998	109	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	112
1999	106	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	110
2000	100	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	103
2001	115	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	118
2002	104	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	107
2003	104	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	107
2004	103	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	103
2005	100	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	100
2006	96	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	96
2007	102	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	103
2008	84	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	89
2009	73	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	73
2010	82	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	82
2011	85	0	0	0	0	4	0	89
2012	75	0	4	0	0	4	0	83
2013	84	0	4	1	0	4	0	93
2014	85	2	4	1	0	3	0	95
2015	86	3	3	1	0	2	0	95
2016	88	3	3	1	0	1	0	96
2017	91	3	3	1	0	1	0	99
2018	98	3	2	1	0	1	0	105
2019	99	0	3	2	0	9	0	113
2020	105	1	5	1	0	9	0	121
2021	88	0	4	0	0	6	0	98
2022	79	0	4	0	0	5	0	88
2023	78	0	3	0	0	4	0	85
2024	78	0	3	0	0	3	0	84

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 Risco Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	144	10.0	14.4	n/a
1992	115	9.8	11.7	n/a
1993	118	9.8	12.0	78
1994	114	10.2	11.2	78.9
1995	128	10.0	12.8	66.4
1996	128	10.0	12.8	66.4
1997	124	10.0	12.4	40.3
1998	112	10.4	10.8	42.9
1999	110	10.4	10.6	53.6
2000	103	9.0	11.4	55.3
2001	118	9.2	12.8	0
2002	107	9.3	11.5	57.9
2003	107	9.3	11.5	57.9
2004	103	9.6	10.7	51.5
2005	100	10.0	10.0	60
2006	96	10.0	9.6	56.3
2007	103	9.6	10.7	58.3
2008	89	10.2	8.7	53.9
2009	73	10.9	6.7	65.8
2010	82	10.3	7.9	61
2011	89	10.3	8.6	64
2012	83	10.7	7.6	65.1
2013	93	10.0	9.3	n/a
2014	95	10.5	9.0	68.4
2015	95	12.0	7.9	55.8
2016	96	11.0	8.7	61.5
2017	99	11.0	9.0	66.7
2018	105	11.0	9.5	68.6
2019	113	11.9	9.4	72.6
2020	121	11.4	10.6	71.1
2021	98	11.0	8.9	76.5
2022	88	10.7	8.2	55.7
2023	85	11.1	7.6	52.9
2024	84	11.4	7.3	64.3

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 Risco Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	144	10.0	14.4	n/a
1992	115	9.8	11.7	n/a
1993	118	9.8	12.0	78
1994	114	10.2	11.2	78.9
1995	128	10.0	12.8	66.4
1996	128	10.0	12.8	66.4
1997	124	10.0	12.4	40.3
1998	112	10.4	10.8	42.9
1999	110	10.4	10.6	53.6
2000	103	9.0	11.4	55.3
2001	118	9.2	12.8	0
2002	107	9.3	11.5	57.9
2003	107	9.3	11.5	57.9
2004	103	9.6	10.7	51.5
2005	100	10.0	10.0	60
2006	96	10.0	9.6	56.3
2007	103	9.6	10.7	58.3
2008	89	10.2	8.7	53.9
2009	73	10.9	6.7	65.8
2010	82	10.3	7.9	61
2011	89	10.3	8.6	64
2012	83	10.7	7.6	65.1
2013	93	10.0	9.3	n/a
2014	95	10.5	9.0	68.4
2015	95	12.0	7.9	55.8
2016	96	11.0	8.7	61.5
2017	99	11.0	9.0	66.7
2018	105	11.0	9.5	68.6
2019	113	11.9	9.4	72.6
2020	121	11.4	10.6	71.1
2021	98	11.0	8.9	76.5
2022	88	10.7	8.2	55.7
2023	85	11.1	7.6	52.9
2024	84	11.4	7.3	64.3

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 Risco Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$639 (5.2%)	$11,686 (94.8%)	$12,325
2020	$747 (6.7%)	$10,464 (93.3%)	$11,211
2021	$1,179 (8.8%)	$12,209 (91.2%)	$13,387
2022	$1,018 (7.1%)	$13,256 (92.9%)	$14,274

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Risco 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.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Risco Elementary)	26.7	70.6	43.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Risco R-II)	26.7	70.6	43.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Risco Elementary)	61.6	66.6	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Risco R-II)	61.6	66.6	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	113	85	24.8%
African American	0	0
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	3
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	99	78	21.2%
Two or More Races	9	4	55.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	72.6%	52.9%	19.6%

Schools Near Risco 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
Risco Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	Hwy 62	Risco	63874	New Madrid County	Risco R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 396-5501	84	11	7.3	64.3%	78 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.6%)	72.6	227^th of 906 public elementary schools	74.9%					(n/a)		73.6		78.8		25.0				$14,274	$1,018	$13,256
Malden Lower Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	601 Burkhart St	Malden	63863	Dunklin County	Malden R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 276-5791	449	37	12.2	100.4%	257 (57.2%)	137 (30.5%)	21 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.1%)	26	687^th of 906 public elementary schools	24.2%		25.4	705^th of 898 public elementary schools	21.5%	18	36.3	19.4	16.0		28.1	28.3	41.9	20.0		$11,602	$3,657	$7,944
Gideon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	400 Main	Gideon	63848	New Madrid County	Gideon 37	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 448-3447	121	14	8.7	100.0%	118 (97.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					23.2	9.2				$14,459	$3,221	$11,238
Clarkton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	Hwy 162	Clarkton	63837	Dunklin County	Clarkton C-4	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 448-3712	156	14	11.4	98.1%	102 (65.4%)	16 (10.3%)	32 (20.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.8%)	9.1	841^st of 906 public elementary schools	7.2%		10.9	809^th of 898 public elementary schools	9.9%	32	19.2		4.2	20.8	8.4	19.2		12.5	7.3	$11,313	$2,051	$9,261
Portageville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1108 King Ave	Portageville	63873	New Madrid County	Portageville	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 379-5706	317	27	11.5	100.0%	220 (69.4%)	64 (20.2%)	5 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (8.5%)								(n/a)		81.3			51.7					$10,395	$3,052	$7,343
Bernie Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	121 S Spiker	Bernie	63822	Stoddard County	Bernie R-Xiii	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 293-5335	277	24	11.7	62.8%	239 (86.3%)	3 (1.1%)	14 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.2%)	84.7	110^th of 906 public elementary schools	87.9%		74.2	197^th of 898 public elementary schools	78.1%	87	57.5	53.2		88.8	81.0	54.4				$9,508	$1,775	$7,733
Lilbourn Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1 Lewis Ave	Lilbourn	63862	New Madrid County	New Madrid County R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 688-2593	240	20	12.1	100.0%	107 (44.6%)	97 (40.4%)	14 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (9.2%)	11.9	815^th of 906 public elementary schools	10.0%		8.6	839^th of 898 public elementary schools	6.6%	24		14.8	13.9		14.0	24.2	17.7	19.5		$13,979	$3,492	$10,487
Ross Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	102 School Drive	Wardell	63879	Pemiscot County	North Pemiscot County R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 359-0543	102	10	10.0	100.0%	93 (91.2%)	8 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	17.1	759^th of 906 public elementary schools	16.2%					(n/a)	14.3		26.4			14.3				$13,145	$546	$12,599
Campbell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	801 S State Rte 53	Campbell	63933	Dunklin County	Campbell R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 246-3109	266	24	11.0	99.6%	246 (92.5%)	1 (0.4%)	16 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	34.5	612^th of 906 public elementary schools	32.5%		28	682^nd of 898 public elementary schools	24.1%	70		51.6	21.8	33.4				32.7	19.6	$10,373	$3,820	$6,554
Holcomb Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	102 S Cherry	Holcomb	63852	Dunklin County	Holcomb R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 792-3550	236	20	11.8	100.0%	206 (87.3%)	1 (0.4%)	23 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (2.1%)	21.3	717^th of 906 public elementary schools	20.9%					(n/a)	23.6	20.9	12.6	27.0	28.2			28.2		$12,315	$3,790	$8,526

Frequently Asked Questions about Risco Elementary

Is Risco Elementary a good school?

Risco Elementary ranks 227^th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Risco Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 84 students attended Risco Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Risco Elementary attend?

Students who attend Risco Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Risco High

What is the racial makeup of Risco Elementary?

Students at Risco Elementary are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What district is Risco Elementary in?

Risco R-II

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