Average
#898 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 40% in state
Doniphan Elem.
Elementary School · Doniphan R-i · Doniphan, MO
A Doniphan R-i elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
603 SUMMIT, Doniphan, MO 63935
- Math 32% proficient (2016)
- Reading 47% proficient (2016)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Doniphan Elem. score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2016 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 40% across the 8-year record (2009–2016).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2016) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2016)
Based on 16 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Doniphan 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 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,876/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Doniphan), 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
$44,758
Median home value
$113,700
Median rent
$713/mo
College educated
12.9%
Homeownership
77.7%
Poverty rate
21.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63935; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current River SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Ripley Co. Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–8 | 2.5 mi | 117 | Compare → |
| West Point UpcPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | K–12 | 3.6 mi | 71 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Doniphan R-i
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $10,278NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Doniphan Elem. is listed in DONIPHAN R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Doniphan Elem.
Doniphan Elem. is a public elementary school in Doniphan, MO, part of Doniphan R-i, serving approximately 361 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #898 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Doniphan Elem.
What grades does Doniphan Elem. serve?
Doniphan Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Doniphan Elem.?
Doniphan Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 361 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Doniphan Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Doniphan 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 Doniphan Elem. rank in MO?
Doniphan Elem. ranks #898 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Doniphan Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Doniphan Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Doniphan Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Doniphan Elem. has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Is Doniphan Elem. a charter school?
No, Doniphan Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Doniphan Elem. a Title I school?
No, Doniphan Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Doniphan Elem.?
100.0% of students at Doniphan 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 361
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Ripley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.2%
- Phone
- (573) 996-3667
- Area population (ZIP 63935)
- 8,017
- Area average commute
- 33.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 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 63935; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2016; directory SY 2023–24
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