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East Carter County R-II Elementary

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East Carter County R-II Elementary ranks 311 th of 900 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

311^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 900 Missouri Elementary Schools

Better than 65% of Missouri elementary schools

Summary

East Carter County R-II Elementary is a public elementary school in Ellsinore, Missouri, serving 343 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the East Carter County R-II school district, which is ranked 125 out of 367 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

East Carter County R-II Elementary has consistently outperformed the state average in MAP test scores, with its 4th-grade math proficiency rate at 59.5% in 2024-2025, compared to the state average of 43.8%. The school's performance has also been improving over time, with its statewide ranking rising from 548 out of 1,052 Missouri elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 311 out of 900 in 2024-2025. Despite having a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds (66.47% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024), the school has ranked highly among Missouri elementary schools serving similar student populations, coming in at 18 out of 625 in 2023-2024.

Compared to nearby schools like Oak Grove Elementary, Clearwater Elementary, Van Buren Elementary, and Williamsville Elementary, East Carter County R-II Elementary generally outperforms them in student achievement, particularly in mathematics and English language arts. The school's per-student spending has also increased from $9,569 in 2018-2019 to $11,933 in 2020-2021, which may have contributed to the improvements in student performance. However, the school has seen a rise in chronic absenteeism rates, from 11.2% in 2022-2023 to 18.4% in 2023-2024, which is an area of concern that the district will need to address.

364

Students ?

13.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,343

Per pupil spending ?

65.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

24 S Herren Ave
Ellsinore, MO 63937-8208

(573) 322-5325

District: East Carter County R-II

Students who attend East Carter County R-II Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	East Carter County R-II Middle
High:	East Carter County R-II High

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.8%

Two or more races:

4.7%

Hispanic:

0.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 31st percentile in 2015 → 65th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Missouri average (48% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 34 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Missouri median (65th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school48%

District avg48%

Missouri avg42%

311^th of 900

Missouri public elementary schools ?

Top 35%▲ up 34 pts since 2015

From bottom 31% (2015) to top 35% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

125^th of 367East Carter County R-II among Missouri districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	65.1	311 of 900	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	88.4	70 of 906	92.3%	★★★★★
2023	86.2	94 of 898	89.5%	★★★★☆
2022	62.2	340 of 908	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	74.6	196 of 901	78.2%	★★★★☆
2019	48.7	548 of 1052	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	47.8	541 of 1045	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2017	28.0	810 of 1032	21.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	32.4	645 of 865	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	38.2	730 of 1058	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2014	45.7	641 of 1089	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2013	32.9	848 of 1108	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	33.9	825 of 1085	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	33.4	831 of 1088	23.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	45.8	643 of 1066	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2009	44.4	661 of 1053	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2008	56.4	450 of 1084	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2007	42.5	690 of 1080	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2006	51.3	535 of 1074	50.2%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	65.1	169 of 638	73.5%	★★★★☆
2024	96.3	18 of 625	97.1%	★★★★★
2021	96.4	13 of 574	97.7%	★★★★★
2019	53.8	373 of 907	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	53.0	398 of 887	55.1%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	51.2	330 of 666	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	80.8	99 of 668	85.2%	★★★★☆
2023	75.7	134 of 673	80.1%	★★★★☆
2022	46.6	363 of 675	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	65.3	220 of 691	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	33.2	648 of 917	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	36.6	573 of 898	36.2%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)74th percentile+8 vs school

White (2025)50th percentile-15 vs school

By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?

Science60%+18 vs state

English Language Arts46%+3 vs state

Mathematics46%+5 vs state

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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 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	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
East Carter County R-II Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	24 S Herren Ave	Ellsinore	63937	Carter County	East Carter County R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 322-5325	364	28	13.2	65.4%	345 (94.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.7%)	65.1	311^th of 900 public elementary schools	65.4%		88.4	70^th of 906 public elementary schools	92.3%	241	44.2	59.5	33.2		59.9	40.8		51.8		$11,343	$1,044	$10,299
Williamsville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	Hc 1 Box 6m	Williamsville	63967	Wayne County	Greenville R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 998-2313	53	8	6.2	84.9%	51 (96.2%)	1 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$13,525	$95	$13,430
Van Buren Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	902 Broadway	Van Buren	63965	Carter County	Van Buren R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 323-4266	245	28	8.8	75.5%	237 (96.7%)	2 (0.8%)	3 (1.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	36.2	603^rd of 900 public elementary schools	33.0%		33.7	625^th of 906 public elementary schools	31.0%	22	43.4	46.6	14.0	37.1	19.5	34.9		19.5	41.8	$15,898	$2,339	$13,559
Clearwater Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	825 North Main Street	Piedmont	63957	Wayne County	Clearwater R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 223-4812	363	29	12.6	76.0%	341 (93.9%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	37.9	590^th of 900 public elementary schools	34.4%		39.6	563^rd of 906 public elementary schools	37.9%	27	44.8	24.9				39.6	31.9			$11,374	$1,071	$10,303
Oak Grove Elementary	Public	1-3	3297 Oak Grove Rd	Poplar Bluff	63901	Butler County	Poplar Bluff R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 785-6589	317	23	13.7	100.0%	262 (82.6%)	14 (4.4%)	13 (4.1%)	4 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (7.3%)								(n/a)	59.4					56.8				$9,951	$1,297	$8,654

Frequently Asked Questions about East Carter County R-II Elementary

What is the racial makeup of East Carter County R-II Elementary?

Students at East Carter County R-II Elementary are 95% White, 5% Two or more races.

Is East Carter County R-II Elementary a good school?

East Carter County R-II Elementary ranks 311^th of 900 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend East Carter County R-II Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 364 students attended East Carter County R-II Elementary.

What schools do graduates of East Carter County R-II Elementary attend?

Students who attend East Carter County R-II Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : East Carter County R-II Middle
High : East Carter County R-II High

What district is East Carter County R-II Elementary in?

East Carter County R-II

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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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