For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 838 students in Elsberry R-II School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Elsberry R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
838 Students
891,639 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
69,801 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Elsberry R-II School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#305 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.51
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
2%
15%
% White
88%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,951 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,761 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,951
$15,081
Spending / Student
$10,761
$13,908
Best Elsberry R-II School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elsberry High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
138 Tomahawk Dr
Elsberry, MO 63343
(573) 898-5554
Elsberry, MO 63343
(573) 898-5554
Gr: 9-12 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Ida Cannon Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
178 Tomahawk Dr
Elsberry, MO 63343
(573) 898-5554
Elsberry, MO 63343
(573) 898-5554
Gr: 5-8 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Clarence Cannon Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
188 Tomahawk Dr
Elsberry, MO 63343
(573) 898-5554
Elsberry, MO 63343
(573) 898-5554
Gr: PK-4 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elsberry R-II School District?
Elsberry R-II School District manages 3 public schools serving 838 students.
What is the rank of Elsberry R-II School District?
Elsberry R-II School District is ranked #328 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Elsberry R-II School District?
88% of Elsberry R-II School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elsberry R-II School District?
Elsberry R-II School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Elsberry R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,761 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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