Blackwater Elem.

Blackwater Elem. is a regular public elementary school located in the remote rural area of Blackwater, Missouri, within Cooper County. The school serves students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, offering a broad educational experience with an enrollment of 84 students and a student-teacher ratio of 6 to 1. With 14 full-time equivalent teachers, the school provides personalized attention in a close-knit community setting.

Blackwater Elem. holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks at number 1071 among Missouri's 2234 schools, placing it around the 52nd percentile academically. The school’s academic score is 4.2 out of 10, with 40% of students meeting or exceeding proficiency in ELA/Reading and 33% achieving this milestone in Math. While there is room for improvement, Blackwater Elem. focuses on nurturing the development of each student within its remote setting.

The school's location in a rural area offers a tight-knit community where teachers and parents work closely together to support students’ educational needs.

With an enrollment of 84 students, Blackwater Elem. is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 6:1, Blackwater Elem. offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Blackwater Elem. may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.