Serving 82 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Adair Co. Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 82 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Adair Co. Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Adair Co. Elementary School's student population of 82 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
82 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Adair Co. Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Adair Co. Elementary School is 0.12, 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
#559 out of 2084 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)40-49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
94%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Adair Co. Elementary School's ranking?
Adair Co. Elementary School is ranked #559 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Adair Co. Elementary School?
82 students attend Adair Co. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Adair Co. Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Adair Co. Elementary School?
Adair Co. Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Adair Co. Elementary School offer ?
Adair Co. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Adair Co. Elementary School part of?
Adair Co. Elementary School is part of Adair County R-II School District.
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