Very Good
#792 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 36% in state
Clarence Cannon Elem.
Elementary School · Elsberry R-ii · Elsberry, MO
An Elsberry R-ii elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
138 Tomahawk Dr., Elsberry, MO 63343
- Math 36% vs MO 50% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs MO 49% (2025)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clarence Cannon Elem. score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 37% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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 32 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Clarence Cannon Elem. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average471/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,523
Median home value
$149,300
Median rent
$933/mo
College educated
15.2%
Homeownership
73.7%
Poverty rate
13.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63343; 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.
Elsberry R-ii
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,423NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clarence Cannon Elem. is listed in ELSBERRY R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clarence Cannon Elem.
Clarence Cannon Elem. is a public elementary school in Elsberry, MO, part of Elsberry R-ii, serving approximately 310 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #792 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clarence Cannon Elem.
What grades does Clarence Cannon Elem. serve?
Clarence Cannon Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Clarence Cannon Elem.?
Clarence Cannon Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 310 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarence Cannon Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarence Cannon Elem. is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clarence Cannon Elem. rank in MO?
Clarence Cannon Elem. ranks #792 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Clarence Cannon Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Clarence Cannon Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Clarence Cannon Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clarence Cannon Elem. has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Clarence Cannon Elem. a charter school?
No, Clarence Cannon Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clarence Cannon Elem. a Title I school?
No, Clarence Cannon Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clarence Cannon Elem.?
42.9% of students at Clarence Cannon 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
- 310
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lincoln County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.8%
- Phone
- (573) 898-5554
- Area population (ZIP 63343)
- 4,920
- Area average commute
- 34.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 · 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 / 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 63343; 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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