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Elsberry High

High School · Elsberry R-ii · Elsberry, MO

An Elsberry R-ii high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

138 Tomahawk Dr., Elsberry, MO 63343

  • Math 37% vs MO 48% (2025)
  • Reading 55% proficient (2022)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+5.35 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics6.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36.7% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-11.7 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected-8.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
College Readiness5.4Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation7.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
District spending per student$11,423
Chronic Absenteeism25.4%

Students at Elsberry High score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency37%(2025 MAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency55%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2021, to 37% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
35%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
30%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
35%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
85%
2016
Math
50%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
55%
2024
Math
24%
2025
Math
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 29 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

23.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Elsberry High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average471/100K

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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

$71,523

Median home value

$149,300

Median rent

$933/mo

College educated

15.2%

Homeownership

73.7%

Poverty rate

13.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63343; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
7.3% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

Elsberry R-ii

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$11,423NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Elsberry High is listed in ELSBERRY R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Elsberry High

Elsberry High is a public high school in Elsberry, MO, part of Elsberry R-ii, serving approximately 248 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,243 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Elsberry High

What grades does Elsberry High serve?

Elsberry High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Elsberry High?

Elsberry High has an enrollment of approximately 248 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Elsberry High?

The student-teacher ratio at Elsberry High is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Elsberry High rank in MO?

Elsberry High ranks #1,243 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Elsberry High's MySchoolScout rating?

Elsberry High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Elsberry High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Elsberry High has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Elsberry High a charter school?

No, Elsberry High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Elsberry High a Title I school?

No, Elsberry High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elsberry High?

23.4% of students at Elsberry High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
248
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Lincoln County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.4%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 63343)
4,920
Area average commute
34.7 min
Area median age
38.9
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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 / EdFacts · 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 63343; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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