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#1556 of 2,221 schools in MO
Cole Co. R-i Elem.
Elementary School · Cole Co. R-i · Russellville, MO
An elementary school in Russellville, MO where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
13111 PARK ST, Russellville, MO 65074
- Math 56% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs MO 44% (2025)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cole Co. R-i Elem. score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2021, to 44% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Cole Co. R-i Elem. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low142/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,622
Median home value
$167,400
Median rent
$652/mo
College educated
22%
Homeownership
87.2%
Poverty rate
2.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65074; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Cole Co. R-i
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $11,073NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cole Co. R-i Elem. is listed in COLE CO. R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cole Co. R-i Elem.
Cole Co. R-i Elem. is a public elementary school in Russellville, MO, part of Cole Co. R-i, serving approximately 327 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,556 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cole Co. R-i Elem.
What grades does Cole Co. R-i Elem. serve?
Cole Co. R-i Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Cole Co. R-i Elem.?
Cole Co. R-i Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 327 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cole Co. R-i Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Cole Co. R-i Elem. is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cole Co. R-i Elem. rank in MO?
Cole Co. R-i Elem. ranks #1,556 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Cole Co. R-i Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Cole Co. R-i Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cole Co. R-i Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cole Co. R-i Elem. has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cole Co. R-i Elem. a charter school?
No, Cole Co. R-i Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cole Co. R-i Elem. a Title I school?
No, Cole Co. R-i Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cole Co. R-i Elem.?
31.2% of students at Cole Co. R-i Elem. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 327
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cole County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.6%
- Phone
- (573) 782-4814
- Area population (ZIP 65074)
- 2,781
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 65074; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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