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Elsberry High

Public Grades 9-12

Summary

Elsberry High is a public high school located in Elsberry, Missouri, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 249 students. The school is part of the Elsberry R-II School District, which is ranked 200 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Elsberry High has consistently maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 93.5% to 97.9% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. However, the school has experienced an increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 17.0% in 2021-2022 to 23.0% in 2023-2024, which is higher than the state average and the nearby Troy Buchanan High (24.2%) and Winfield High (26.7%). Elsberry High's performance on state assessments (MAP) is mixed, with the school performing better in Biology I but lagging behind in Algebra I, with only 24.4% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 41.5%. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 25.89% to 45.29% over the past few years, which is higher than the nearby Silex High (25.7%).

Elsberry High's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 67th out of 460 high schools in 2018-2019 to 179th out of 378 in 2023-2024, suggesting that the school's performance has been inconsistent. The school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as White students and low socioeconomic status students, has also been inconsistent. Compared to the nearby high schools, Elsberry High has some strengths, such as higher graduation rates, but also faces challenges, such as higher chronic absenteeism and lower test scores in certain subjects. By analyzing the data and comparing the school's performance to nearby high-performing schools, Elsberry High can identify opportunities for improvement and implement strategies to enhance the educational experience and outcomes for its students.

264

Students ?

14.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,612

Per pupil spending ?

37.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

138 Tomahawk Dr
Elsberry, MO 63343-0106

(573) 898-5554

District: Elsberry R-II

Feeder schools for Elsberry High:

Elementary:	Clarence Cannon Elementary
Middle:	Ida Cannon Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.6%

Hispanic:

6.4%

Two or more races:

5.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 85th percentile in 2019 → 53rd in 2024

Strengths

✓98% graduate within 4 years

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Missouri average (37% vs 45% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped from its 85th-percentile peak (2019) to 53rd (2024)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school37%

District avg45%

Missouri avg45%

Not ranked this year

Elsberry High did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

195^th of 367Elsberry 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
2024	45.5	179 of 378	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.3	99 of 352	71.9%	★★★★☆
2021	53.4	130 of 358	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	70.5	67 of 460	85.4%	★★★★☆
2018	45.0	235 of 468	49.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	59.8	159 of 404	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2016	36.9	281 of 401	29.9%	★★☆☆☆
2015	38.1	350 of 504	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2014	31.9	411 of 521	21.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	32.5	417 of 523	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	59.2	168 of 522	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2011	59.7	168 of 528	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2010	51.6	246 of 516	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	58.3	165 of 507	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2008	61.1	184 of 539	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2007	46.3	312 of 538	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2006	40.3	370 of 534	30.7%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2023	52.9	93 of 268	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	38.9	154 of 255	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	59.3	91 of 368	75.3%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2024	35.5	188 of 321	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	49.4	102 of 302	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	49.6	118 of 309	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	71.6	57 of 430	86.7%	★★★★☆
2018	42.8	223 of 440	49.3%	★★☆☆☆

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 (2023)65th percentile-7 vs school

White (2024)41st percentile-11 vs school

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Schools Near Elsberry High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAP Mathematics (2025)		MAP English Language Arts (2025)	MAP Algebra I (2025)	MAP Biology I (2025)	MAP English II (2025)	MAP Algebra II (2025)	MAP Government (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 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Algebra II End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Elsberry High	Public	9-12	138 Tomahawk Dr	Elsberry	63343	Lincoln County	Elsberry R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 898-5554	264	18	14.3	37.1%	226 (85.6%)	5 (1.9%)	17 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.7%)								(n/a)				36.7					$11,612	$518	$11,094
Camp Avery Park Camp	Public	6-12	198 Avery Ln	Troy	63379	Lincoln County	Division Of Youth Service	No	No	No	No	(636) 528-8800	18	3	6.0	83.3%	12 (66.7%)	5 (27.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.6%)								(n/a)
Winfield High	Public	9-12	3920 East Hwy 47	Winfield	63389	Lincoln County	Winfield R-IV	No	No	No	No	(636) 668-8130	517	38	13.4	33.7%	480 (92.8%)	6 (1.2%)	12 (2.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.3%)	31.6	257^th of 367 public high schools	30.0%		35.1	235^th of 378 public high schools	37.8%	22				17.2	26.2	44.5		34.6	$12,494	$445	$12,049
Clopton High	Public	9-12	28176 Hwy Ww	Clarksville	63336	Pike County	Pike County R-III	No	No	No	No	(573) 242-3546	137	13	10.7	38.7%	132 (96.4%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)								(n/a)					56.7				$22,773	$2,286	$20,487
Pike/Lincoln Technical Center	Public	10-12	430 Vo-Technical Rd	Eolia	63344	Pike County	Pike County R-III	No	No	No	No	(573) 485-2900	0	12	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Silex High	Public	6-12	64 Hwy Uu	Silex	63377	Lincoln County	Silex R-I	No	No	No	No	(573) 384-5227	247	19	13.2	33.2%	241 (97.6%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	67.7	74^th of 367 public high schools	79.8%		37.5	224^th of 378 public high schools	40.7%	150	34.4	9.2	39.4	79.9			8.4		$10,488	$236	$10,252
Troy Buchanan High	Public	9-12	1190 Old Cap-Au-Gris	Troy	63379	Lincoln County	Troy R-III	No	No	No	No	(636) 462-5148	2,148	146	14.7	23.4%	1,886 (87.8%)	38 (1.8%)	123 (5.7%)	14 (0.7%)	1 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	86 (4.0%)	38.6	214^th of 367 public high schools	41.7%		50.6	144^th of 378 public high schools	61.9%	70				25.0	33.6	45.4	59.1	31.5	$14,955	$723	$14,232

Frequently Asked Questions about Elsberry High

What schools feed into Elsberry High?

Elsberry High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Clarence Cannon Elementary
Middle : Ida Cannon Middle

How many students attend Elsberry High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 264 students attended Elsberry High.

What district is Elsberry High in?

Elsberry R-II

What is the racial makeup of Elsberry High?

Students at Elsberry High are 86% White, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American.

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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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