Below Average
#1960 of 2,221 schools in MO
Cooter Elem.
Elementary School · Cooter R-iv · Cooter, MO
A Cooter R-iv elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 218, Cooter, MO 63839
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cooter Elem. score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (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
56.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Cooter 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,714
Median home value
$79,200
Median rent
$689/mo
College educated
12%
Homeownership
56.3%
Poverty rate
22%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63839; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–K | 2.5 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Central ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 1–6 | 2.6 mi | 270 | 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.
Cooter R-iv
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,722NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cooter Elem. is listed in COOTER R-IV; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cooter Elem.
Cooter Elem. is a public elementary school in Cooter, MO, part of Cooter R-iv, serving approximately 76 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,960 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cooter Elem.
What grades does Cooter Elem. serve?
Cooter Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Cooter Elem.?
Cooter Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 76 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cooter Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Cooter Elem. is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cooter Elem. rank in MO?
Cooter Elem. ranks #1,960 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Cooter Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Cooter Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Cooter Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cooter Elem. has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cooter Elem. a charter school?
No, Cooter Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cooter Elem. a Title I school?
No, Cooter Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cooter Elem.?
56.6% of students at Cooter 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 76
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Pemiscot County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.1%
- Phone
- (573) 695-4584
- Area population (ZIP 63839)
- 307
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 63839; 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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