Photo: TCP04 · CC BY 4.0Eldon’s public schools outscore 76% of Missouri districts
47% of students in Eldon’s public schools are proficient in math, above the Missouri average (39%). The grade covers the public school district serving Eldon, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Missouri, not nationally.
From Missouri state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Eldon’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 410 Missouri towns with household incomes within a quarter of Eldon’s, its schools beat 85%, higher than their 76% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 49% and math 47% in spring 2022, against 43% and 39% statewide; 90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 89%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $11,077 per student, against $14,569 across Missouri (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school
From grade 3 the district’s path is Eldon Upper Elem., then Eldon Middle, then Eldon High. Enrollment is up 9% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Eldon Montessori Children's House (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Eldon’s grade
A−: better than 76% of Missouri school districts, #79 of 247 Missouri towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Missouri average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Eldon, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Eldon
South Elem.
Grades PK–2 · 552 students · 15:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Eldon
South Elem.
Grades PK–2 · 552 students · 15:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Eldon
South Elem.
Grades PK–2 · 552 students · 15:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Eldon
Eldon Upper Elem.
Grades 3–5 · 475 students · 15:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Eldon
Eldon Upper Elem.
Grades 3–5 · 475 students · 15:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Eldon
Eldon Upper Elem.
Grades 3–5 · 475 students · 15:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Eldon
Eldon Middle
Grades 6–8 · 414 students · 13:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Eldon
Eldon Middle
Grades 6–8 · 414 students · 13:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Eldon
Eldon Middle
Grades 6–8 · 414 students · 13:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Eldon
Eldon High
Grades 9–12 · 597 students · 19:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Eldon
Eldon High
Grades 9–12 · 597 students · 19:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Eldon
Eldon High
Grades 9–12 · 597 students · 19:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Eldon
Eldon High
Grades 9–12 · 597 students · 19:1 students per teacher
Eldon’s public schools are run by Eldon R-I School District, which also serves Barnett and Olean. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Eldon vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Missouri towns that share Eldon’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Eldon | A− | Eldon R-I |
Every school in Eldon
5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Missouri’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 2 public programs with fewer than 25 students (Dogwood Hills School and Eldon Career CTR.).
Questions about Eldon’s schools
Are Eldon’s schools good?
By Missouri’s own tests, yes: the public schools Eldon children attend outscore 76% of Missouri’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #79 of 247 Missouri towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 85%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Eldon in?
Eldon R-I School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,038 students in 4 schools (2024–25).
Where do Eldon kids go to high school?
Eldon High, with 597 students; its own test results earn a B+.
What is Eldon’s graduation rate?
90–94% of the class of 2023 in Eldon R-I School District graduated in four years, against 89% across Missouri.
How much does Eldon spend per student?
$11,077 in Eldon R-I School District (FY2024), against $14,569 across Missouri. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Eldon?
Yes: Eldon Montessori Children's House (nonsectarian, grades K, 1 students).
Parents talk
What Eldon families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Eldon → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Missouri. Stars are from neighbors.