Very Good
#376 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 17% in state
Clever Elem.
Elementary School · Clever R-v · Clever, MO
A Clever R-v elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
103 S. Public Ave., Clever, MO 65631
- Math 56% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs MO 44% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clever Elem. score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 12 points since 2021, reaching 51% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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 50 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.2%
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 Clever 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low215/100K
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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
$91,250
Median home value
$220,600
Median rent
$1,058/mo
College educated
26.5%
Homeownership
80.7%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65631; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billings Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–6 | 5.0 mi | 252 | 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.
Clever R-v
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $10,241NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clever Elem. is listed in CLEVER R-V; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clever Elem.
Clever Elem. is a public elementary school in Clever, MO, part of Clever R-v, serving approximately 885 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #376 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clever Elem.
What grades does Clever Elem. serve?
Clever Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Clever Elem.?
Clever Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 885 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clever Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Clever Elem. is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clever Elem. rank in MO?
Clever Elem. ranks #376 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Clever Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Clever Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Clever Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clever Elem. has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Clever Elem. a charter school?
No, Clever Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clever Elem. a Title I school?
No, Clever Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clever Elem.?
33.2% of students at Clever 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 885
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Christian County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.3%
- Phone
- (417) 743-4815
- Area population (ZIP 65631)
- 6,175
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
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 65631; 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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