Excellent
#167 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 8% in state
Ash Grove Elem.
Elementary School · Ash Grove R-iv · Ash Grove, MO
An Ash Grove R-iv elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
100 N MAPLE LN, Ash Grove, MO 65604
- Math 45% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs MO 46% (2025)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ash Grove Elem. score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2021, reaching 51% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 32 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ash Grove 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,399/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ash Grove), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,634
Median home value
$192,700
Median rent
$757/mo
College educated
29.7%
Homeownership
83.6%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65604; 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.
Ash Grove R-iv
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,723NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ash Grove Elem. is listed in ASH GROVE R-IV; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ash Grove Elem.
Ash Grove Elem. is a public elementary school in Ash Grove, MO, part of Ash Grove R-iv, serving approximately 260 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #167 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ash Grove Elem.
What grades does Ash Grove Elem. serve?
Ash Grove Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Ash Grove Elem.?
Ash Grove Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 260 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ash Grove Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Ash Grove Elem. is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ash Grove Elem. rank in MO?
Ash Grove Elem. ranks #167 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Ash Grove Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Ash Grove Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Ash Grove Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ash Grove Elem. has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ash Grove Elem. a charter school?
No, Ash Grove Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ash Grove Elem. a Title I school?
No, Ash Grove Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ash Grove Elem.?
43.5% of students at Ash Grove 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
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 260
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Greene County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.2%
- Phone
- (417) 751-2533
- Area population (ZIP 65604)
- 3,909
- Area average commute
- 30.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 · 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.
- 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 · 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 65604; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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