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#1732 of 2,221 schools in MO

Crocker Elem.

Elementary School · Crocker R-ii · Crocker, MO

A Crocker R-ii elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

104 School St, Crocker, MO 65452

  • Math 44% vs MO 48% (2025)
  • Reading 29% vs MO 47% (2024)
  • 12:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-5.26 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.4% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28.5% (2024 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg-3.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-18 pts
Overall Proficiency36% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected+11.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12:1
District spending per student$12,101
Chronic Absenteeism19.5%

Students at Crocker Elem. score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency44%(2025 MAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency29%(2024 MAP)
School
State
47%(2024 MAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2021, reaching 44% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2024
Math
52%
ELA
29%
2025
Math
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* 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 score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Crocker 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 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low219/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Crocker), 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

$59,570

Median home value

$132,000

Median rent

$664/mo

College educated

23%

Homeownership

79.7%

Poverty rate

15%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65452; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Swedeborg Elem.Enrollment path unverified5.5PK–84.9 mi39Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Crocker R-ii

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$12,101NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Crocker Elem. is listed in CROCKER R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Crocker Elem.

Crocker Elem. is a public elementary school in Crocker, MO, part of Crocker R-ii, serving approximately 251 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,732 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Crocker Elem.

What grades does Crocker Elem. serve?

Crocker Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Crocker Elem.?

Crocker Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 251 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Crocker Elem.?

The student-teacher ratio at Crocker 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 Crocker Elem. rank in MO?

Crocker Elem. ranks #1,732 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Crocker Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Crocker Elem. 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 Crocker Elem.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Crocker Elem. has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Crocker Elem. a charter school?

No, Crocker Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Crocker Elem. a Title I school?

No, Crocker Elem. is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crocker Elem.?

100.0% of students at Crocker 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 – 5th
Enrollment
251
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Pulaski County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.5%
Area population (ZIP 65452)
2,544
Area average commute
27.1 min
Area median age
34.8
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 · 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.
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 65452; 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, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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