Elementary School

Elementary School is a public elementary school in Climax Springs, MO, part of the CLIMAX SPRINGS R-IV. The school serves approximately 97 students in grades Pre-K – 6th with a student-teacher ratio of 8.1:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8/10, placing it in the 97.4th percentile among MO schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 35% proficiency in math and 45% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.0/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $68,295, where 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 97 students, Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 8.1:1, Elementary School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.