Very Good
#337 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 15% in state
Bunceton Elem.
Elementary School · Cooper Co. R-iv · Bunceton, MO
A Cooper Co. R-iv elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
500 E MAIN, Bunceton, MO 65237
- Math 30% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Bunceton Elem. score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 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
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Bunceton 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,417
Median home value
$122,400
Median rent
$725/mo
College educated
13.4%
Homeownership
83.5%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65237; 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.
Cooper Co. R-iv
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $29,826NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bunceton Elem. is listed in COOPER CO. R-IV; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bunceton Elem.
Bunceton Elem. is a public elementary school in Bunceton, MO, part of Cooper Co. R-iv, serving approximately 53 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #337 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bunceton Elem.
What grades does Bunceton Elem. serve?
Bunceton Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Bunceton Elem.?
Bunceton Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 53 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bunceton Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Bunceton Elem. is 5.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bunceton Elem. rank in MO?
Bunceton Elem. ranks #337 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Bunceton Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Bunceton Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Bunceton Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bunceton Elem. has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bunceton Elem. a charter school?
No, Bunceton Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bunceton Elem. a Title I school?
No, Bunceton Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bunceton Elem.?
100.0% of students at Bunceton 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 53
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cooper County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.9%
- Phone
- (660) 427-5415
- Area population (ZIP 65237)
- 798
- Area average commute
- 32.7 min
- Area median age
- 55.2
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 · 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 · 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.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES 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 65237; 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; directory SY 2023–24
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