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#1406 of 2,221 schools in MO
Ezard Elem.
Elementary School · Laclede Co. R-i · Conway, MO
A Laclede Co. R-i elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
209 S SHILOH AVE, Conway, MO 65632
- Math 40% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs MO 45% (2025)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ezard Elem. score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2021, to 39% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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 42 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ezard 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average389/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,712
Median home value
$202,200
Median rent
$809/mo
College educated
12.8%
Homeownership
74.9%
Poverty rate
17.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65632; 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.
Laclede Co. R-i
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $9,492NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ezard Elem. is listed in LACLEDE CO. R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ezard Elem.
Ezard Elem. is a public elementary school in Conway, MO, part of Laclede Co. R-i, serving approximately 414 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,406 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ezard Elem.
What grades does Ezard Elem. serve?
Ezard Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Ezard Elem.?
Ezard Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 414 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ezard Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Ezard Elem. is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ezard Elem. rank in MO?
Ezard Elem. ranks #1,406 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Ezard Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Ezard Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Ezard Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ezard Elem. has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ezard Elem. a charter school?
No, Ezard Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ezard Elem. a Title I school?
No, Ezard Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ezard Elem.?
52.7% of students at Ezard 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 414
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Laclede County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.2%
- Phone
- (417) 589-2171
- Area population (ZIP 65632)
- 2,616
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 65632; 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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