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#1110 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 50% in state
East Prairie Elem
Elementary School · East Prairie R-ii · East Prairie, MO
An East Prairie R-ii elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. BOX 10, East Prairie, MO 63845
- Math 41% vs MO 48% (2024)
- Reading 29% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Prairie Elem score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 29% across the 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 11 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
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where East Prairie 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 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated878/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (East Prairie), 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
$41,919
Median home value
$94,100
Median rent
$837/mo
College educated
15.8%
Homeownership
59.6%
Poverty rate
20.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63845; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
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.
East Prairie R-ii
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $10,542NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Prairie Elem is listed in EAST PRAIRIE R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Prairie Elem
East Prairie Elem is a public elementary school in East Prairie, MO, part of East Prairie R-ii, serving approximately 404 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,110 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Prairie Elem
What grades does East Prairie Elem serve?
East Prairie Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend East Prairie Elem?
East Prairie Elem has an enrollment of approximately 404 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Prairie Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at East Prairie Elem is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Prairie Elem rank in MO?
East Prairie Elem ranks #1,110 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is East Prairie Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
East Prairie Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 East Prairie Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Prairie Elem has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is East Prairie Elem a charter school?
No, East Prairie Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Prairie Elem a Title I school?
No, East Prairie Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Prairie Elem?
100.0% of students at East Prairie 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 404
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Mississippi County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.4%
- Phone
- (573) 649-3521
- Area population (ZIP 63845)
- 5,378
- Area median age
- 39.5
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 · 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.
- 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 / 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 63845; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2024, multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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