Below Average
#1782 of 2,221 schools in MO
A. D. Stowell Elem.
Elementary School · Hannibal 60 · Hannibal, MO
A Hannibal 60 elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
500 UNION, Hannibal, MO 63401
- Math 43% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs MO 46% (2025)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at A. D. Stowell Elem. score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2021, reaching 46% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where A. D. Stowell Elem. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,786/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hannibal), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,483
Median home value
$144,400
Median rent
$824/mo
College educated
25.1%
Homeownership
67.4%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 146 | Compare → |
| St Johns Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 96 | Compare → |
| Eugene Field Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 189 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hannibal 60
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $13,018NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
A. D. Stowell Elem. is listed in HANNIBAL 60; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About A. D. Stowell Elem.
A. D. Stowell Elem. is a public elementary school in Hannibal, MO, part of Hannibal 60, serving approximately 230 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,782 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about A. D. Stowell Elem.
What grades does A. D. Stowell Elem. serve?
A. D. Stowell Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend A. D. Stowell Elem.?
A. D. Stowell Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 230 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A. D. Stowell Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at A. D. Stowell Elem. is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does A. D. Stowell Elem. rank in MO?
A. D. Stowell Elem. ranks #1,782 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is A. D. Stowell Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
A. D. Stowell Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at A. D. Stowell Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, A. D. Stowell Elem. has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is A. D. Stowell Elem. a charter school?
No, A. D. Stowell Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is A. D. Stowell Elem. a Title I school?
No, A. D. Stowell Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for A. D. Stowell Elem.?
54.3% of students at A. D. Stowell Elem. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 230
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.7%
- Phone
- (573) 221-0980
- Area population (ZIP 63401)
- 21,125
- Area average commute
- 16.4 min
- Area median age
- 40
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 63401; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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