Serving 436 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Morgan Co. R-i Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 436 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Morgan Co. R-i Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Morgan Co. R-i Elementary School's student population of 436 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
436 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Morgan Co. R-i Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morgan Co. R-i Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1526 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
95%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morgan Co. R-i Elementary School's ranking?
Morgan Co. R-i Elementary School is ranked #1526 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Morgan Co. R-i Elementary School?
436 students attend Morgan Co. R-i Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Morgan Co. R-i Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morgan Co. R-i Elementary School?
Morgan Co. R-i Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Morgan Co. R-i Elementary School offer ?
Morgan Co. R-i Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Morgan Co. R-i Elementary School part of?
Morgan Co. R-i Elementary School is part of Morgan County R-I School District.
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