Top Rankings
Eldon R-I School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,038 students in Eldon R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Eldon R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
2,038 Students
885,270 Students
# Teachers
146 Teachers
70,230 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Eldon R-I School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#85 out of 555 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
95%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,441 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,375 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,441
$15,190
Spending / Student
$11,375
$14,008
Best Eldon R-I School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eldon High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
101 S Pine St
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-8010
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-8010
Gr: 9-12 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Eldon Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 N Grand Ave
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-8020
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-8020
Gr: 6-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Eldon Upper Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
409 E 15th St
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-6364
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-6364
Gr: 3-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
South Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1210 S Maple St
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-8030
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-8030
Gr: PK-2 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Eldon Career Center
Vocational School
112 S Pine St
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-8060
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-8060
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Eldon R-I School District?
Eldon R-I School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,038 students.
What is the rank of Eldon R-I School District?
Eldon R-I School District is ranked #97 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Eldon R-I School District?
95% of Eldon R-I School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Eldon R-I School District?
Eldon R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Eldon R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,375 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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