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#1021 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 46% in state
Ellington Elementary
Elementary School · Southern Reynolds Co. R-ii · Ellington, MO
A Southern Reynolds Co. R-ii elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1 SCHOOL ST, Ellington, MO 63638
- Math 54% vs MO 49% (2025)
- Reading 62% vs MO 46% (2025)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ellington Elementary score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 13 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 58% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ellington Elementary 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,574
Median home value
$92,100
Median rent
$653/mo
College educated
14.2%
Homeownership
72.3%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63638; 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.
Southern Reynolds Co. R-ii
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $11,445NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ellington Elementary is listed in SOUTHERN REYNOLDS CO. R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ellington Elementary
Ellington Elementary is a public elementary school in Ellington, MO, part of Southern Reynolds Co. R-ii, serving approximately 201 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,021 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ellington Elementary
What grades does Ellington Elementary serve?
Ellington Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Ellington Elementary?
Ellington Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 201 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ellington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ellington Elementary is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ellington Elementary rank in MO?
Ellington Elementary ranks #1,021 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Ellington Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ellington Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Ellington Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ellington Elementary has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ellington Elementary a charter school?
No, Ellington Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ellington Elementary a Title I school?
No, Ellington Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ellington Elementary?
68.7% of students at Ellington Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 201
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Reynolds County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.9%
- Phone
- (573) 663-2293
- Area population (ZIP 63638)
- 2,384
- 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 · 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 · 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 63638; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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