Cole County R-I Elementary

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Cole County R-I Elementary ranks 310 th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Cole County R-I Elementary is a public elementary school in Russellville, Missouri, serving 320 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Cole County R-I school district, which is ranked 195 out of 376 districts in the state.

Cole County R-I Elementary stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, with higher proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts compared to the state averages. In 2022-2023, 69.6% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, far exceeding the state average of 39.1%. The school also has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (30%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 43.83% to 55.7%. Additionally, Cole County R-I Elementary has a lower student-teacher ratio of 10.7, compared to the nearby schools, which range from 11.5 to 16.4.

When comparing Cole County R-I Elementary to its neighbors, some key differences emerge. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (96.25%) compared to the more diverse student populations at Belair Elementary and Cedar Hill Elementary, which serve the Jefferson City district. Academically, Cole County R-I Elementary outperforms these nearby schools, particularly in Mathematics. Overall, the school's consistent academic achievements, low student-teacher ratio, and relatively affluent student population suggest it is providing a quality education to its community.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

13111 Park St
Russellville, MO 65074-1232

(573) 782-4814

District: Cole County R-I

SchoolDigger Rank:
310^th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,937

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

High:

Russellville High

Student/teacher ratio: 10.7

Number of students: 320

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.3%

Two or more races:

1.9%

African American:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cole County R-I Elementary ranks better than 65.5% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.27. (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 (96.3%), two or more races (1.9%), African American (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30% 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 10.7. (See more...)

Compare Cole County R-I Elementary employs 29.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

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

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Cole County R-I Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cole County R-I Elementary 310^th of 898 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 195^th of 376 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%

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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%

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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%

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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

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

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

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

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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 (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)				MAP Science (2023)	MAP English Language Arts (2023)			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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	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	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	320	30	10.7	30.0%	308 (96.3%)	4 (1.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	64.3	310^th of 898 public elementary schools	65.5%		78.5	169^th of 908 public elementary schools	81.4%	141		47.9	69.6	40.5		45.1	39.6		$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	76	9	8.0	53.9%	74 (97.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	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	334	27	12.2	24.6%	323 (96.7%)	2 (0.6%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	59.2	361^st of 898 public elementary schools	59.8%		42.9	528^th of 908 public elementary schools	41.9%	167	44.0	40.5	50.1			44.1			$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	477	36	13.2	45.7%	354 (74.2%)	34 (7.1%)	35 (7.3%)	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (9.9%)	57.6	378^th of 898 public elementary schools	57.9%		60.1	361^st of 908 public elementary schools	60.2%	17	42.9	38.7	31.7		50.0	62.9	42.0		$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	419	37	11.2	53.2%	245 (58.5%)	70 (16.7%)	39 (9.3%)	18 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (11.2%)	63.5	317^th of 898 public elementary schools	64.7%		66.7	281^st of 908 public elementary schools	69.1%	36	73.8	52.1	29.6		28.1	61.5	58.9	40.8	$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	507	42	12.0	45.4%	413 (81.5%)	4 (0.8%)	81 (16.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.6%)	47.1	488^th of 898 public elementary schools	45.7%		60.3	357^th of 908 public elementary schools	60.7%	131	34.3	43.5				38.6	43.6		$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	324	28	11.5	43.8%	216 (66.7%)	40 (12.3%)	20 (6.2%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (13.9%)	51.8	436^th of 898 public elementary schools	51.4%		50	453^rd of 908 public elementary schools	50.1%	17	44.7	32.3	26.9			49.0	50.1	44.2	$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	27	7	4.1	48.1%	27 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	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	425	26	16.4	50.6%	393 (92.5%)	5 (1.2%)	10 (2.4%)	5 (1.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.4%)	57.6	377^th of 898 public elementary schools	58.0%		61.7	345^th of 908 public elementary schools	62.0%	32	31.4	46.3	54.9		50.4	36.4	39.3	52.7	$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	566	34	16.4	49.8%	528 (93.3%)	4 (0.7%)	18 (3.2%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	10 (1.8%)								(n/a)									$10,351	$2,329	$8,022

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Cole County R-I Elementary ranks 310^th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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Students at Cole County R-I Elementary are 96% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

How many students attend Cole County R-I Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 320 students attended Cole County R-I Elementary.

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