Serving 68 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Osage 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower 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 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 68 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Osage Co. Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Osage Co. Elementary School's student population of 68 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
68 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Osage 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 Osage Co. Elementary School is 0.02, 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
#1899 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
99%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Osage Co. Elementary School's ranking?
Osage Co. Elementary School is ranked #1899 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Osage Co. Elementary School?
68 students attend Osage Co. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Osage Co. Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Osage Co. Elementary School?
Osage Co. Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Osage Co. Elementary School offer ?
Osage Co. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Osage Co. Elementary School part of?
Osage Co. Elementary School is part of Osage County R-I School District.
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