Average
#1046 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 47% in state
Dent-phelps Elem.
Elementary School · Dent-phelps R-iii · Salem, MO
A Dent-phelps R-iii elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
27870 Hwy C, Salem, MO 65560
- Math 56% vs MO 49% (2025)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dent-phelps Elem. score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 22 points since 2021, reaching 56% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · 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 30 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Dent-phelps 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 2Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,879/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Salem), 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
$53,423
Median home value
$141,700
Median rent
$625/mo
College educated
17.7%
Homeownership
75.4%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65560; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Dent-phelps R-iii
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,026NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dent-phelps Elem. is listed in DENT-PHELPS R-III; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dent-phelps Elem.
Dent-phelps Elem. is a public elementary school in Salem, MO, part of Dent-phelps R-iii, serving approximately 272 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,046 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dent-phelps Elem.
What grades does Dent-phelps Elem. serve?
Dent-phelps Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Dent-phelps Elem.?
Dent-phelps Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 272 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dent-phelps Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Dent-phelps 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 Dent-phelps Elem. rank in MO?
Dent-phelps Elem. ranks #1,046 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Dent-phelps Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Dent-phelps Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Dent-phelps Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dent-phelps Elem. has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Dent-phelps Elem. a charter school?
No, Dent-phelps Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dent-phelps Elem. a Title I school?
No, Dent-phelps Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dent-phelps Elem.?
47.1% of students at Dent-phelps 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
- 272
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Dent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.0%
- Phone
- (573) 729-4680
- Area population (ZIP 65560)
- 13,634
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
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 · 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)
- 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 65560; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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