Below Average
#1730 of 2,221 schools in MO
Clearwater Elementary
Elementary School · Clearwater R-i · Piedmont, MO
A Clearwater R-i elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
825 NORTH MAIN STREET, Piedmont, MO 63957
- Math 35% vs MO 49% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clearwater Elementary score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 35% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (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 35 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.1%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Clearwater Elementary 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,106/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Piedmont), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$40,436
Median home value
$114,300
Median rent
$620/mo
College educated
16%
Homeownership
67.9%
Poverty rate
31.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63957; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–11 | 1.1 mi | 16 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Clearwater R-i
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $10,680NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clearwater Elementary is listed in CLEARWATER R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clearwater Elementary
Clearwater Elementary is a public elementary school in Piedmont, MO, part of Clearwater R-i, serving approximately 392 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,730 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clearwater Elementary
What grades does Clearwater Elementary serve?
Clearwater Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Clearwater Elementary?
Clearwater Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 392 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clearwater Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Clearwater Elementary is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clearwater Elementary rank in MO?
Clearwater Elementary ranks #1,730 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Clearwater Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Clearwater Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Clearwater Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clearwater Elementary has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Clearwater Elementary a charter school?
No, Clearwater Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clearwater Elementary a Title I school?
No, Clearwater Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clearwater Elementary?
67.1% of students at Clearwater Elementary 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
- 392
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.1%
- Phone
- (573) 223-4812
- Area population (ZIP 63957)
- 5,068
- Area median age
- 44.6
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 63957; 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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