Elementary Schools in Cole County R-I

Summary:

The Cole County R-I Elementary is the sole elementary school in the Cole County R-I school district, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 327 students. This school stands out as a relatively strong-performing institution within the state of Missouri, ranking in the top 37% of elementary schools statewide.

Cole County R-I Elementary boasts a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is performing above average compared to other Missouri schools. The school's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with students outperforming state averages in several key metrics, including 3rd grade math proficiency, 6th grade math proficiency, and 5th grade science proficiency. Additionally, the school's district, Cole County R-I, is ranked 98 out of 367 districts in the state and is rated 4 out of 5 stars.

While the school's overall performance is strong, there are a few areas that could be targeted for improvement, such as 3rd and 6th grade English Language Arts proficiency, which are below the state averages. Additionally, the school's moderate free/reduced lunch rate suggests it serves a student population with a range of socioeconomic backgrounds, and ensuring equitable access to resources and support for all students could be an area of focus.

District Detail

13600 Rte C
Russellville, MO 65074-2033

(573) 782-3534

SchoolDigger Rank:
98^th of 367 Missouri districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 604

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

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAP Mathematics (2025)		MAP Science (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th 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	319	31	10.2	27.9%	308 (96.6%)	6 (1.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	62.9	331^st of 900 public elementary schools	63.2%		66.4	286^th of 906 public elementary schools	68.4%	45	56.7	55.2	74.1	37.8	27.6	$12,099	$863	$11,236

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
High Point R-III	8.04 mi	1
Cole County R-V	9.59 mi	2	216^th
Jefferson City	9.67 mi	18	146^th
Moniteau County R-I	11.03 mi	3	66^th
Eldon R-I	12.59 mi	5	73^rd

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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.

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