Altenburg Elem.

Altenburg Elementary serves 98 students in kindergarten through eighth grade in Altenburg, Missouri. With a student-teacher ratio of 8.9 to 1, students get consistent, close attention from their teachers — a structural advantage that few public schools at any enrollment size can match. The school earns a composite score of 9.2 out of 10 and an Exceptional rating, placing it 25th out of 2,216 public schools in Missouri.

That puts Altenburg Elementary in the top 1% statewide, outperforming 99% of Missouri schools. It also ranks 21st among 1,202 Missouri elementary schools — a position that reflects sustained, measurable results rather than a single strong year. Growth is the standout category, scoring 9.8 out of 10.

That figure signals that students here gain more academic ground each year than peers at nearly every comparable school in the state. Academic performance scores 8.5 out of 10. Together, these numbers describe a school that is both achieving at a high level and actively accelerating student progress — an uncommon combination, and especially notable for a school with fewer than 100 students.

With an enrollment of 98 students, Altenburg Elem. is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 8.9:1, Altenburg Elem. offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Altenburg Elem. may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.