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#1104 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 50% in state
Callao Elem.
Elementary School · Callao C-8 · Callao, MO
A Callao C-8 elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX A, Callao, MO 63534
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Callao Elem. score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (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
61.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Callao 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,611
Median home value
$105,000
Median rent
$619/mo
College educated
13.7%
Homeownership
87.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63534; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bevier Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–8 | 3.5 mi | 150 | 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.
Callao C-8
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,872NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Callao Elem. is listed in CALLAO C-8; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Callao Elem.
Callao Elem. is a public elementary school in Callao, MO, part of Callao C-8, serving approximately 36 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,104 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Callao Elem.
What grades does Callao Elem. serve?
Callao Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Callao Elem.?
Callao Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 36 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Callao Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Callao Elem. is 5.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Callao Elem. rank in MO?
Callao Elem. ranks #1,104 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Callao Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Callao Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Callao Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Callao Elem. has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Callao Elem. a charter school?
No, Callao Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Callao Elem. a Title I school?
No, Callao Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Callao Elem.?
61.1% of students at Callao 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 36
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Macon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.3%
- Phone
- (660) 768-5541
- Area population (ZIP 63534)
- 775
- Area median age
- 53.9
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 63534; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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