Elementary Schools in Risco R-II

Summary:

The Risco R-II school district in Missouri is home to a single elementary school, Risco Elementary, which has consistently outperformed the state average in mathematics proficiency. Despite facing socioeconomic challenges, with over 50% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Risco Elementary has seen significant improvements in its statewide ranking, moving from 611 out of 1,045 elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 227 out of 906 elementary schools in 2023-2024.

Risco Elementary's academic excellence is particularly noteworthy, with 73.6% of 4th graders and 78.8% of 6th graders proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state average of 44.4%. The school's small enrollment of 85 students and low student-teacher ratio of 7.6 to 1 suggest that the district is allocating significant resources to support the school and its students. The Risco R-II school district is also ranked 53 out of 386 districts in Missouri and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Overall, Risco Elementary stands out as a high-performing, small-town school that is effectively serving its students and community, despite potential socioeconomic challenges. The school's academic achievements, improvement in ranking, and efficient resource allocation are all noteworthy and suggest that the Risco R-II school district is committed to providing a quality education for its students.

District Detail

Hwy 62
Risco, MO 63874-0017

(573) 396-5568

This district is not ranked due to insufficient test score data.

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 158

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				MAP English Language Arts (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP English Language Arts 4th 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	80	11	7.0	66.3%	76 (95.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.5%)								(n/a)	37.6	$17,488	$1,284	$16,204

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Malden R-I	8.37 mi	2	325^th
Gideon 37	8.86 mi	2	359^th
Clarkton C-4	10.39 mi	2	354^th
Mo Schls For The Sev Disabled	10.58 mi	35
Portageville	10.81 mi	2	112^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.