Average
#1485 of 2,221 schools in MO
Ballard Elem.
Elementary School · BALLARD R-II
10247 NE State Route 18, Butler, MO 64730
Enrollment
62
Student-Teacher
6.9:1
Score
5.5
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
62
Student-Teacher
6.9:1
Score
5.5
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#1,485 of 2,221
In Butler
#3 of 5
public schools
In district
#2 of 2
BALLARD R-II
School environment
9.6 / 10
Excellent
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Ballard Elem.
Elementary School in Butler · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Ballard Elem.
Ballard Elem. is a public elementary school in Butler, MO, part of BALLARD R-II. Ballard Elem. serves approximately 62 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Ballard Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,485 of 2,221 schools in MO.
Structured state assessment records for Ballard Elem. show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.5 · Average
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 62 students, Ballard 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.
Test scores at Ballard Elem. sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 6.9:1 students to teachers, Ballard Elem. sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Ballard Elem. — Students at Ballard Elem. score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
48.4%
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
↓ DecliningAverage 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: 6.0/10.
How Ballard Elem. Compares
See how Ballard Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
10247 NE State Route 18, Butler, MO 64730
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Ballard Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. EAST LYNNE ELEM. (rated 8.7/10, 21.2 miles away, in nearby East Lynne), which scores notably higher. Another option is HUDSON ELEM. (rated 7.6/10, 12.5 miles away, in nearby Appleton City), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ADRIAN ELEM. (rated 7.4/10, 11.3 miles away, in nearby Adrian), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Butler, see our Butler schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 18.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| BALLARD HIGH Butler | 0.0 mi | 6.1 |
| SHERWOOD ELEM. Creighton | 10.3 mi | 6.0 |
| SHERWOOD HIGH Creighton | 10.3 mi | 6.5 |
| SHERWOOD MIDDLE Creighton | 10.3 mi | 4.8 |
| HUDSON ELEM. Appleton City | 12.5 mi | 7.6 |
| ST MARY'S SCHOOL Montrose | 11.3 mi | 5.9 |
| TRAINING CENTER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Garden City | 13.2 mi | 7.5 |
| MONTROSE ELEM. Montrose | 11.8 mi | — |
| MONTROSE HIGH Montrose | 11.8 mi | 6.9 |
| APPLETON CITY HIGH Appleton City | 13.5 mi | 6.4 |
| ADRIAN ELEM. Adrian | 11.3 mi | 7.4 |
| ADRIAN SR. HIGH Adrian | 11.3 mi | 6.5 |
| BUTLER EARLY CHILDHOOD Butler | 12.9 mi | 3.1 |
| BUTLER HIGH Butler | 13.1 mi | 6.5 |
| BUTLER ELEM. Butler | 13.1 mi | 4.0 |
| ARCHIE ELEMENTARY Archie | 14.1 mi | 6.6 |
| ARCHIE HIGH SCHOOL Archie | 14.1 mi | 8.1 |
| Davis Elem. Clinton | 14.1 mi | 7.3 |
| EAST LYNNE ELEM. East Lynne | 21.2 mi | 8.7 |
| CLINTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Clinton | 18.3 mi | 6.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 64730 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$46,121
Median Home Value
$170,400
Median Rent
$772/mo
Population
6,550
College Educated
17%
Homeownership
65.2%
Avg Commute
27.2 min
Poverty Rate
25.6%
Median Age
41.1
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| NORBORNE ELEM. Norborne, MO | 5.5 |
| OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS SCHOOL Eugene, MO | 5.5 |
| SWEDEBORG ELEM. Richland, MO | 5.5 |
| VISITATION INTER-PARISH SCHOOL Vienna, MO | 5.5 |
| WINSTON ELEM. Winston, MO | 5.5 |
| EVERTON ELEM. Everton, MO | 5.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ballard Elem.
What grades does Ballard Elem. serve?
Ballard Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Ballard Elem.?
Ballard Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 62 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ballard Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Ballard Elem. is 6.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ballard Elem. rank in MO?
Ballard Elem. ranks #1,485 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Ballard Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Ballard Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Ballard Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ballard Elem. has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ballard Elem. a charter school?
No, Ballard Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ballard Elem. a Title I school?
No, Ballard Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ballard Elem.?
48.4% of students at Ballard 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 62
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 48.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Bates County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.7%
- Phone
- (816) 297-2656
Resources & Links
District
BALLARD R-II- District Enrollment
- 118
- Schools in District
- 2
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $18,490
- District Rank
- #2 of 2
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