Below Average
#1874 of 2,221 schools in MO
Drexel Elem.
Elementary School · Drexel R-iv · Drexel, MO
A Drexel R-iv elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 860, Drexel, MO 64742
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Drexel Elem. score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (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
54.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Drexel Elem. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,143
Median home value
$226,300
Median rent
$851/mo
College educated
17.6%
Homeownership
78.7%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64742; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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.
Drexel R-iv
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,479NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Drexel Elem. is listed in DREXEL R-IV; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Drexel Elem.
Drexel Elem. is a public elementary school in Drexel, MO, part of Drexel R-iv, serving approximately 135 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,874 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Drexel Elem.
What grades does Drexel Elem. serve?
Drexel Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Drexel Elem.?
Drexel Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 135 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Drexel Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Drexel Elem. is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Drexel Elem. rank in MO?
Drexel Elem. ranks #1,874 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Drexel Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Drexel Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Drexel Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Drexel Elem. has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Drexel Elem. a charter school?
No, Drexel Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Drexel Elem. a Title I school?
No, Drexel Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Drexel Elem.?
54.1% of students at Drexel 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 135
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cass County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.8%
- Phone
- (816) 652-0402
- Area population (ZIP 64742)
- 2,348
- Area average commute
- 37.3 min
- Area median age
- 37
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 · 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 64742; 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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