Below Average
#1808 of 2,221 schools in MO
Columbian Elem.
Elementary School · Carthage R-ix · Carthage, MO
A Carthage R-ix elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1015 W MACON, Carthage, MO 64836
- Math 31% vs MO 47% (2024)
- Reading 21% vs MO 46% (2025)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Columbian Elem. score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 21 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 21% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (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 31 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Columbian 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,466/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Carthage), 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
$58,775
Median home value
$157,700
Median rent
$883/mo
College educated
24%
Homeownership
65.4%
Poverty rate
23.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64836; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Twain Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–3 | 0.8 mi | 169 | Compare → |
| Fairview Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–3 | 1.8 mi | 411 | Compare → |
| Steadley Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–3 | 2.2 mi | 350 | Compare → |
| Pleasant Valley Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–3 | 3.2 mi | 158 | 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.
Carthage R-ix
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #8 of 10
- District spending per student
- $12,082NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Columbian Elem. is listed in CARTHAGE R-IX; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Columbian Elem.
Columbian Elem. is a public elementary school in Carthage, MO, part of Carthage R-ix, serving approximately 378 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,808 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Columbian Elem.
What grades does Columbian Elem. serve?
Columbian Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Columbian Elem.?
Columbian Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 378 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbian Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbian Elem. is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Columbian Elem. rank in MO?
Columbian Elem. ranks #1,808 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Columbian Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Columbian Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Columbian Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Columbian Elem. has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Columbian Elem. a charter school?
No, Columbian Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Columbian Elem. a Title I school?
No, Columbian Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Columbian Elem.?
85.2% of students at Columbian 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
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 378
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Jasper County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.1%
- Phone
- (417) 359-7060
- Area population (ZIP 64836)
- 25,727
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
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 · 2024 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 MAP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 64836; 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, 2009-2024, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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