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2 schools in COLE CO. R-I

Missouri · 604 students · 1 city

COLE CO. R-I runs the local public-school system inside Missouri: 2 K-12 schools serving roughly 604 students, with 1 elementary and 1 high.

4-year change in COLE CO. R-I

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
604
+135 (+29%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How COLE CO. R-I ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn MissouriIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
604#260 of 290#8,698 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
2#258 of 290N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
11.0:1#35 of 289#1,052 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
25.2%#260 of 290#7,042 of 8,164
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside COLE CO. R-I

Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 441 to 604 students (up 37%) and from 38 to 55 full-time teachers (up 45%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
COLE CO. R-I ELEM.RussellvilleElementaryPK-06319
RUSSELLVILLE HIGHRussellvilleHigh07-12285

About COLE CO. R-I

COLE CO. R-I is a rural-scale public-school district in Missouri. The district operates 2 schools and instructs approximately 604 students.

On the school-mix side, COLE CO. R-I spans 1 elementary and 1 high school.

Per-school enrollment averages around 302 in this district, below the Missouri typical of 382.

Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 604 students, increased 29% from the 469 reported in SY 2020-21.

On this page, the community for COLE CO. R-I discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does COLE CO. R-I run?
COLE CO. R-I has 2 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 604 students in Missouri.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in COLE CO. R-I?
COLE CO. R-I includes 1 elementary school and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in COLE CO. R-I?
COLE CO. R-I ELEM. is the largest public school in COLE CO. R-I by enrollment, with approximately 319 students.
What grade levels does COLE CO. R-I serve?
COLE CO. R-I serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 2 schools.