Very Good
#421 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 19% in state
Altenburg Elem.
Elementary School · Altenburg 48 · Altenburg, MO
An Altenburg 48 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
PO BOX 127, Altenburg, MO 63732
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Altenburg Elem. score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 55% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Altenburg 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average269/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,029
Median home value
$177,000
Median rent
$964/mo
College educated
20.9%
Homeownership
75.4%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63732; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United in Christ Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.2 | PK–8 | 1.8 mi | 70 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Altenburg 48
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,173NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Altenburg Elem. is listed in ALTENBURG 48; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Altenburg Elem.
Altenburg Elem. is a public elementary school in Altenburg, MO, part of Altenburg 48, serving approximately 98 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #421 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 98
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Perry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.2%
- Phone
- (573) 824-5857
- Area population (ZIP 63732)
- 853
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 63732; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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