Very Good
#400 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 18% in state
Espy Elem.
Elementary School · Nixa Public Schools · Nixa, MO
A Nixa Public Schools elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
301 South Main Street, Nixa, MO 65714
- Math 72% vs MO 49% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs MO 49% (2024)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Espy Elem. score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 72% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.5%
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 Espy 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average651/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Nixa), 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
$82,548
Median home value
$261,300
Median rent
$985/mo
College educated
37.1%
Homeownership
72.2%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65714; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathews Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–4 | 0.5 mi | 439 | Compare → |
| John Thomas School of DiscoverEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–6 | 1.5 mi | 490 | Compare → |
| Century Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–4 | 2.1 mi | 585 | Compare → |
| High Pointe Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–4 | 3.1 mi | 617 | 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.
Nixa Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #2 of 11
- District spending per student
- $10,378NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Espy Elem. is listed in Nixa Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Espy Elem.
Espy Elem. is a public elementary school in Nixa, MO, part of Nixa Public Schools, serving approximately 400 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #400 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Espy Elem.
What grades does Espy Elem. serve?
Espy Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Espy Elem.?
Espy Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 400 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Espy Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Espy Elem. is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Espy Elem. rank in MO?
Espy Elem. ranks #400 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Espy Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Espy Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Espy Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Espy Elem. has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Espy Elem. a charter school?
No, Espy Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Espy Elem. a Title I school?
No, Espy Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Espy Elem.?
36.5% of students at Espy 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 400
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Christian County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.0%
- Phone
- (417) 724-6820
- Area population (ZIP 65714)
- 35,243
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 · 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.
- 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 65714; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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