Excellent
#197 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 9% in state
California Elem.
Elementary School · Moniteau Co. R-i · California, MO
A Moniteau Co. R-i elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
101 S OWEN ST, California, MO 65018
- Math 46% vs MO 49% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at California Elem. score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 47% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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
48.6%
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 California 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,191
Median home value
$162,800
Median rent
$782/mo
College educated
19.9%
Homeownership
78.8%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65018; 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.
Moniteau Co. R-i
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,132NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
California Elem. is listed in MONITEAU CO. R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About California Elem.
California Elem. is a public elementary school in California, MO, part of Moniteau Co. R-i, serving approximately 492 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #197 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about California Elem.
What grades does California Elem. serve?
California Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend California Elem.?
California Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 492 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at California Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at California Elem. is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does California Elem. rank in MO?
California Elem. ranks #197 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is California Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
California Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 California Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, California Elem. has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is California Elem. a charter school?
No, California Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is California Elem. a Title I school?
No, California Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for California Elem.?
48.6% of students at California 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 492
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Moniteau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.0%
- Phone
- (573) 796-2161
- Area population (ZIP 65018)
- 7,811
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 65018; 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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