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#2058 of 2,221 schools in MO
Cuba Elem.
Elementary School · Crawford Co. R-ii · Cuba, MO
A Crawford Co. R-ii elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.
1 WILDCAT PRIDE DR, Cuba, MO 65453
- Math 46% vs MO 49% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cuba Elem. score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2021, to 44% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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 36 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Cuba 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,504
Median home value
$184,100
Median rent
$806/mo
College educated
10.5%
Homeownership
71.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65453; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–3 | 0.8 mi | 15 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Crawford Co. R-ii
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $10,414NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cuba Elem. is listed in CRAWFORD CO. R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cuba Elem.
Cuba Elem. is a public elementary school in Cuba, MO, part of Crawford Co. R-ii, serving approximately 448 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,058 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cuba Elem.
What grades does Cuba Elem. serve?
Cuba Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Cuba Elem.?
Cuba Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 448 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cuba Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Cuba Elem. is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cuba Elem. rank in MO?
Cuba Elem. ranks #2,058 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Cuba Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Cuba Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Cuba Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cuba Elem. has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cuba Elem. a charter school?
No, Cuba Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cuba Elem. a Title I school?
No, Cuba Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cuba Elem.?
44.6% of students at Cuba 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 448
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Crawford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.2%
- Phone
- (573) 885-2534
- Area population (ZIP 65453)
- 8,600
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 65453; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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