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#1566 of 2,221 schools in MO
Bismarck R-v Elem.
Elementary School · Bismarck R-v · Bismarck, MO
An elementary school in Bismarck, MO where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 257, Bismarck, MO 63624
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% vs MO 47% (2025)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bismarck R-v Elem. score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2021, reaching 42% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bismarck R-v 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average304/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$40,635
Median home value
$94,200
Median rent
$702/mo
College educated
13.5%
Homeownership
73%
Poverty rate
20.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63624; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Bismarck R-v
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $11,815NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bismarck R-v Elem. is listed in BISMARCK R-V; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bismarck R-v Elem.
Bismarck R-v Elem. is a public elementary school in Bismarck, MO, part of Bismarck R-v, serving approximately 196 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,566 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bismarck R-v Elem.
What grades does Bismarck R-v Elem. serve?
Bismarck R-v Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Bismarck R-v Elem.?
Bismarck R-v Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 196 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bismarck R-v Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Bismarck R-v Elem. 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 Bismarck R-v Elem. rank in MO?
Bismarck R-v Elem. ranks #1,566 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Bismarck R-v Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Bismarck R-v Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Bismarck R-v Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bismarck R-v Elem. has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bismarck R-v Elem. a charter school?
No, Bismarck R-v Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bismarck R-v Elem. a Title I school?
No, Bismarck R-v Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bismarck R-v Elem.?
100.0% of students at Bismarck R-v 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 196
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- St. Francois County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.2%
- Phone
- (573) 734-6111
- Area population (ZIP 63624)
- 3,507
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 · 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 63624; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
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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