Very Good
#423 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 19% in state
Bourbon Elementary School
Elementary School · Crawford Co. R-i · Bourbon, MO
A Crawford Co. R-i elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
1444 OLD HIGHWAY 66, Bourbon, MO 65441
- Math 35% vs MO 48% (2024)
- Reading 49% vs MO 46% (2025)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bourbon Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2021, reaching 49% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (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 33 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bourbon Elementary School 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 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated856/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bourbon), 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
$63,139
Median home value
$184,700
Median rent
$842/mo
College educated
14.7%
Homeownership
74.5%
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65441; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meramec Valley Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8 | PK–11 | 3.7 mi | 43 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Crawford Co. R-i
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,341NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bourbon Elementary School is listed in CRAWFORD CO. R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bourbon Elementary School
Bourbon Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bourbon, MO, part of Crawford Co. R-i, serving approximately 331 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #423 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bourbon Elementary School
What grades does Bourbon Elementary School serve?
Bourbon Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Bourbon Elementary School?
Bourbon Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 331 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bourbon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bourbon Elementary School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bourbon Elementary School rank in MO?
Bourbon Elementary School ranks #423 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Bourbon Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bourbon Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Bourbon Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bourbon Elementary School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bourbon Elementary School a charter school?
No, Bourbon Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bourbon Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Bourbon Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bourbon Elementary School?
55.0% of students at Bourbon Elementary School 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 331
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Crawford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.8%
- Phone
- (573) 732-5365
- Area population (ZIP 65441)
- 5,086
- Area average commute
- 32.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 · 2024 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 MAP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 65441; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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