Below Average
#2008 of 2,221 schools in MO
Alton Elementary
Elementary School · Alton R-iv · Alton, MO
An Alton R-iv elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
500 School Street, Alton, MO 65606
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 29% vs MO 49% (2025)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Alton Elementary score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 29% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (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 31 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Alton Elementary 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average368/100K
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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
$51,786
Median home value
$130,400
Median rent
$845/mo
College educated
11.4%
Homeownership
76.3%
Poverty rate
13.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65606; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Alton R-iv
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,861NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alton Elementary is listed in ALTON R-IV; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alton Elementary
Alton Elementary is a public elementary school in Alton, MO, part of Alton R-iv, serving approximately 273 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,008 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alton Elementary
What grades does Alton Elementary serve?
Alton Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Alton Elementary?
Alton Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 273 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Alton Elementary is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alton Elementary rank in MO?
Alton Elementary ranks #2,008 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Alton Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Alton Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Alton Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alton Elementary has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Alton Elementary a charter school?
No, Alton Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alton Elementary a Title I school?
No, Alton Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alton Elementary?
65.6% of students at Alton Elementary 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
- 273
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Oregon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.1%
- Phone
- (417) 778-7217
- Area population (ZIP 65606)
- 2,540
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 · 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 / 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 65606; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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