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#2035 of 2,221 schools in MO
Clarkton Elem.
Elementary School · Clarkton C-4 · Clarkton, MO
A Clarkton C-4 elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 637, Clarkton, MO 63837
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 8% proficient (2022)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clarkton Elem. score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 8% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 30% (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
98.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Clarkton 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average471/100K
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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
$47,899
Median home value
$55,000
Median rent
$586/mo
College educated
5.7%
Homeownership
60.3%
Poverty rate
21.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63837; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bootheel SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Gideon Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–6 | 2.6 mi | 121 | Compare → |
| Holcomb Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–6 | 4.9 mi | 236 | 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.
Clarkton C-4
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,031NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clarkton Elem. is listed in CLARKTON C-4; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clarkton Elem.
Clarkton Elem. is a public elementary school in Clarkton, MO, part of Clarkton C-4, serving approximately 156 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,035 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clarkton Elem.
What grades does Clarkton Elem. serve?
Clarkton Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Clarkton Elem.?
Clarkton Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 156 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarkton Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarkton Elem. is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clarkton Elem. rank in MO?
Clarkton Elem. ranks #2,035 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Clarkton Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Clarkton Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Clarkton Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clarkton Elem. has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Clarkton Elem. a charter school?
No, Clarkton Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clarkton Elem. a Title I school?
No, Clarkton Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clarkton Elem.?
98.1% of students at Clarkton 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
- 156
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Dunklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.9%
- Phone
- (573) 448-3712
- Area population (ZIP 63837)
- 1,451
- Area average commute
- 34.9 min
- Area median age
- 29.9
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 63837; 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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