Serving 107 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Adair Co. 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 107 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- 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 107 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
107 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Adair Co. Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Adair Co. Elementary School is 0.00, 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
#1757 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
100%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
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 Adair Co. Elementary School's ranking?
Adair Co. Elementary School is ranked #1757 out of 2,076 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Adair Co. Elementary School?
107 students attend Adair Co. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Adair Co. Elementary School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Adair Co. Elementary School?
Adair Co. Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, 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 Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Adair Co. Elementary School part of?
Adair Co. Elementary School is part of Adair County R-I School District.
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