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#1104 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 50% in state
Callao Elem.
Elementary School · CALLAO C-8
PO BOX A, Callao, MO 63534
Enrollment
36
Student-Teacher
5.1:1
Score
6.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
36
Student-Teacher
5.1:1
Score
6.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#1,104 of 2,221
School environment
9.7 / 10
Excellent
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Callao Elem.
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About Callao Elem.
Callao Elem. is a public elementary school in Callao, MO, part of CALLAO C-8. Callao Elem. serves approximately 36 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Callao Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,104 of 2,221 schools in MO.
Structured state assessment records for Callao Elem. show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 6.4 · Average
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 36 students, Callao Elem. is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Callao Elem. sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 5.1:1 students to teachers, Callao Elem. sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Callao Elem. — Students at Callao Elem. score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
61.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.7/10.
How Callao Elem. Compares
See how Callao Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO BOX A, Callao, MO 63534
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Callao Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ATLANTA ELEM. (rated 9.6/10, 11.9 miles away, in nearby Atlanta), which scores notably higher. Another option is WALT DISNEY ELEM. (rated 8.3/10, 17.3 miles away, in nearby Marceline), which scores notably higher. Additionally, BEVIER ELEM. (rated 8.0/10, 3.5 miles away, in nearby Bevier), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Callao, see our Callao schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 22.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| BEVIER ELEM. Bevier | 3.5 mi | 8.0 |
| BEVIER HIGH Bevier | 3.5 mi | 5.7 |
| MACON CO. ELEM. New Cambria | 6.6 mi | 7.6 |
| MACON CO. HIGH New Cambria | 6.6 mi | 7.0 |
| IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL Macon | 8.3 mi | 6.6 |
| TRI-COUNTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Macon | 8.5 mi | 6.5 |
| MACON MIDDLE SCHOOL Macon | 8.7 mi | 7.0 |
| MACON SENIOR HIGH Macon | 8.7 mi | 5.2 |
| MACON ELEMENTARY Macon | 8.7 mi | 4.0 |
| ATLANTA ELEM. Atlanta | 11.9 mi | 9.6 |
| ATLANTA HIGH Atlanta | 11.9 mi | 7.7 |
| BUCKLIN ELEM. Bucklin | 13.6 mi | 7.2 |
| BUCKLIN HIGH Bucklin | 13.6 mi | 7.4 |
| LA PLATA ELEM. La Plata | 19.2 mi | 7.9 |
| LA PLATA HIGH La Plata | 19.3 mi | 6.6 |
| NORTHEAST HIGH Cairo | 19.9 mi | 9.4 |
| NORTHEAST ELEM. Cairo | 19.9 mi | 7.8 |
| WALT DISNEY ELEM. Marceline | 17.3 mi | 8.3 |
| MARCELINE HIGH Marceline | 17.3 mi | 8.3 |
| WESTRAN MIDDLE Clifton Hill | 22.4 mi | 8.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63534 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$48,611
Median Home Value
$105,000
Median Rent
$619/mo
Population
775
College Educated
13.7%
Homeownership
87.3%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Median Age
53.9
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| KINGDOM CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF CALAWAY COUNTY Fulton, MO | 6.4 |
| MARTIN LUTHER SCHOOL Joplin, MO | 6.4 |
| ST JOACHIM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Cadet, MO | 6.4 |
| Malta Bend Elementary School Malta Bend, MO | 6.5 |
| QUEEN OF THE HOLY ROSARY ACADEMY St. Louis, MO | 6.5 |
| IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL Montgomery City, MO | 6.3 |
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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 36
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 61.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Macon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.3%
- Phone
- (660) 768-5541
Resources & Links
District
CALLAO C-8- District Enrollment
- 36
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $16,872
- District Rank
- #1 of 1
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