Needs Improvement
#2174 of 2,221 schools in MO
Advance Elem.
Elementary School · ADVANCE R-IV
201 SCHOOL STREET, Advance, MO 63730
Enrollment
243
Student-Teacher
12.8:1
Score
3.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
243
Student-Teacher
12.8:1
Score
3.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#2,174 of 2,221
In Advance
#2 of 2
public schools
In district
#2 of 2
ADVANCE R-IV
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Advance Elem.
Elementary School in Advance · grades Kindergarten – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Advance Elem.
Advance Elem. is a public elementary school in Advance, MO, part of ADVANCE R-IV. Advance Elem. serves approximately 243 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Advance Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,174 of 2,221 schools in MO.
Structured state assessment records for Advance Elem. show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 3.2 · Needs Improvement
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
Advance Elem. sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
Score Breakdown
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Advance Elem. — Students at Advance Elem. score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
44.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)
Based on 37 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 1.3/10.
How Advance Elem. Compares
See how Advance Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
201 SCHOOL STREET, Advance, MO 63730
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Advance Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BELL CITY ELEM. (rated 7.8/10, 7.8 miles away, in nearby Bell City), which scores notably higher. Another option is BLOOMFIELD ELEM. (rated 7.6/10, 15.6 miles away, in nearby Bloomfield), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ZALMA ELEM. (rated 7.2/10, 10.0 miles away, in nearby Zalma), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Advance, see our Advance schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 14.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ADVANCE HIGH Advance | 0.1 mi | 6.9 |
| BELL CITY ELEM. Bell City | 7.8 mi | 7.8 |
| BELL CITY HIGH Bell City | 7.8 mi | 9.2 |
| LEOPOLD ELEM. Leopold | 10.3 mi | 6.2 |
| LEOPOLD HIGH Leopold | 10.3 mi | 6.7 |
| ZALMA HIGH Zalma | 9.9 mi | 7.7 |
| ZALMA ELEM. Zalma | 10.0 mi | 7.2 |
| DELTA ELEM. Delta | 11.3 mi | 5.9 |
| DELTA HIGH Delta | 11.3 mi | 6.6 |
| BLOOMFIELD ELEM. Bloomfield | 15.6 mi | 7.6 |
| BLOOMFIELD HIGH Bloomfield | 15.6 mi | 8.3 |
| JUVENILE CTR. Bloomfield | 15.6 mi | — |
| BLOOMFIELD MIDDLE Bloomfield | 15.6 mi | 4.5 |
| WOODLAND ELEM. Marble Hill | 15.1 mi | 4.8 |
| WOODLAND HIGH Marble Hill | 15.1 mi | 5.3 |
| WOODLAND MIDDLE Marble Hill | 15.1 mi | 7.1 |
| ANCHOR ACADEMY Vanduser | 14.7 mi | — |
| CHAFFEE ELEM. Chaffee | 14.3 mi | 5.3 |
| CHAFFEE JR.-SR. HIGH Chaffee | 14.4 mi | 5.0 |
| GUARDIAN ANGEL SCHOOL Oran | 14.1 mi | 5.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63730 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$57,179
Median Home Value
$123,900
Median Rent
$731/mo
Population
3,667
College Educated
15.1%
Homeownership
81.2%
Avg Commute
29.4 min
Poverty Rate
16.9%
Median Age
37.1
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BARACK OBAMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Louis, MO | 3.2 |
| KEEVEN ELEM. St. Louis, MO | 3.2 |
| WOODLAND ELEM. Jennings, MO | 3.2 |
| DANFORTH ELEM. St. Louis, MO | 3.3 |
| SILEX ELEM. Silex, MO | 3.4 |
| ZITZMAN ELEM. Pacific, MO | 3.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Advance Elem.
What grades does Advance Elem. serve?
Advance Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Advance Elem.?
Advance Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 243 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Advance Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Advance 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 Advance Elem. rank in MO?
Advance Elem. ranks #2,174 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Advance Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Advance Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Advance Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Advance Elem. has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Advance Elem. a charter school?
No, Advance Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Advance Elem. a Title I school?
No, Advance Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Advance Elem.?
44.4% of students at Advance 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 243
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 44.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Stoddard County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.7%
- Phone
- (573) 722-3564
Resources & Links
District
ADVANCE R-IV- District Enrollment
- 426
- Schools in District
- 3
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $11,326
- District Rank
- #2 of 2
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