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#857 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 39% in state
Black Hawk Elem.
Elementary School · Clark Co. R-i · Kahoka, MO
A Clark Co. R-i elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
751 W CHESTNUT, Kahoka, MO 63445
- Math 42% vs MO 49% (2025)
- Reading 27% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Black Hawk Elem. score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2021, reaching 35% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · 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 36 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Black Hawk 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated868/100K
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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
$44,950
Median home value
$103,400
Median rent
$546/mo
College educated
11.6%
Homeownership
72.2%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63445; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Running Fox Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–5 | Not available | 98 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Clark Co. R-i
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,106NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Black Hawk Elem. is listed in CLARK CO. R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Black Hawk Elem.
Black Hawk Elem. is a public elementary school in Kahoka, MO, part of Clark Co. R-i, serving approximately 368 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #857 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Black Hawk Elem.
What grades does Black Hawk Elem. serve?
Black Hawk Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Black Hawk Elem.?
Black Hawk Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 368 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Black Hawk Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Black Hawk Elem. is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Black Hawk Elem. rank in MO?
Black Hawk Elem. ranks #857 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Black Hawk Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Black Hawk Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Black Hawk Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Black Hawk Elem. has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Black Hawk Elem. a charter school?
No, Black Hawk Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Black Hawk Elem. a Title I school?
No, Black Hawk Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Black Hawk Elem.?
58.7% of students at Black Hawk 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 368
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.7%
- Phone
- (660) 727-3318
- Area population (ZIP 63445)
- 3,945
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 47.2
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 63445; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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