Very Good
#421 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 19% in state
Altenburg Elem.
Elementary School · ALTENBURG 48
PO BOX 127, Altenburg, MO 63732
Enrollment
98
Student-Teacher
8.9:1
Score
7.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
98
Student-Teacher
8.9:1
Score
7.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#421 of 2,221
School environment
8.8 / 10
Excellent
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Altenburg Elem.
Elementary School in Altenburg · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Altenburg Elem.
Altenburg Elem. is a public elementary school in Altenburg, MO, part of ALTENBURG 48. Altenburg Elem. serves approximately 98 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Altenburg Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #421 of 2,221 schools in MO.
Structured state assessment records for Altenburg Elem. show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 7.7 · Very Good
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 98 students, Altenburg Elem. is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 8.9:1 students to teachers, Altenburg Elem. sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Altenburg 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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Altenburg Elem. — Students at Altenburg Elem. score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
28.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage 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: 7.0/10.
How Altenburg Elem. Compares
See how Altenburg Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO BOX 127, Altenburg, MO 63732
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Altenburg Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ORCHARD DRIVE ELEM. (rated 8.0/10, 17.4 miles away, in nearby Jackson), with a very similar rating. Another option is WEST LANE ELEM. (rated 7.8/10, 18.6 miles away, in nearby Jackson), with a very similar rating. Additionally, SOUTH ELEM. (rated 7.8/10, 18.6 miles away, in nearby Jackson), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Altenburg, see our Altenburg schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 16.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| UNITED IN CHRIST LUTHERAN SCHOOL Frohna | 1.8 mi | 4.2 |
| NORTH ELEM. Jackson | 12.9 mi | 6.1 |
| OAK RIDGE ELEM. Oak Ridge | 11.7 mi | 4.8 |
| OAK RIDGE HIGH Oak Ridge | 11.8 mi | 6.5 |
| SAXONY LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL Jackson | 14.2 mi | 5.2 |
| Shawnee High School Wolf Lake | 13.4 mi | 6.3 |
| Shawnee Jr High School Wolf Lake | 13.4 mi | 4.0 |
| Shawnee Elementary School Wolf Lake | 13.5 mi | 2.8 |
| EAST ELEMENTARY Jackson | 17.1 mi | 5.0 |
| JACKSON MIDDLE Jackson | 17.1 mi | 6.2 |
| ORCHARD DRIVE ELEM. Jackson | 17.4 mi | 8.0 |
| IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL Jackson | 17.7 mi | 6.8 |
| ST PAUL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Jackson | 17.7 mi | 4.6 |
| JACKSON SR. HIGH Jackson | 17.8 mi | 5.0 |
| RUSSELL HAWKINS JR. HIGH Jackson | 17.7 mi | 6.6 |
| NELL HOLCOMB ELEM. Cape Girardeau | 18.0 mi | 6.5 |
| WEST LANE ELEM. Jackson | 18.6 mi | 7.8 |
| SOUTH ELEM. Jackson | 18.6 mi | 7.8 |
| MILLERSVILLE ATTENDANCE CTR. Millersville | 17.2 mi | 6.1 |
| Murphysboro Middle School Murphysboro | 16.2 mi | 3.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63732 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$83,029
Median Home Value
$177,000
Median Rent
$964/mo
Population
853
College Educated
20.9%
Homeownership
75.4%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Median Age
39.2
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BELL CITY ELEM. Bell City, MO | 7.8 |
| KEYTESVILLE ELEM. Keytesville, MO | 7.8 |
| SMITHVILLE MONTESSORI ACADEMY II Smithville, MO | 7.8 |
| TOWER GROVE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY St. Louis, MO | 7.8 |
| MARQUAND ELEM. Marquand, MO | 7.6 |
| NODAWAY-HOLT ELEM. Maitland, MO | 7.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Altenburg Elem.
What grades does Altenburg Elem. serve?
Altenburg Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Altenburg Elem.?
Altenburg Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 98 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Altenburg Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Altenburg Elem. is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Altenburg Elem. rank in MO?
Altenburg Elem. ranks #421 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Altenburg Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Altenburg Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Altenburg Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Altenburg Elem. has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Altenburg Elem. a charter school?
No, Altenburg Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Altenburg Elem. a Title I school?
No, Altenburg Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Altenburg Elem.?
28.6% of students at Altenburg 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 98
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 28.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Perry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.2%
- Phone
- (573) 824-5857
Resources & Links
District
ALTENBURG 48- District Enrollment
- 98
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,173
- District Rank
- #1 of 1
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