Excellent
#201 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 9% in state
Fair Play Elem.
Elementary School · Fair Play R-ii · Fair Play, MO
A Fair Play R-ii elementary school where students score 30 points above what's typical for similar communities.
301 N WALNUT, Fair Play, MO 65649
- Math 71% vs MO 50% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs MO 46% (2025)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fair Play Elem. score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 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 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (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 30 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 Fair Play 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average679/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$43,803
Median home value
$285,700
Median rent
$937/mo
College educated
17.3%
Homeownership
79.2%
Poverty rate
16.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65649; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Fair Play R-ii
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,960NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fair Play Elem. is listed in FAIR PLAY R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fair Play Elem.
Fair Play Elem. is a public elementary school in Fair Play, MO, part of Fair Play R-ii, serving approximately 188 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #201 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fair Play Elem.
What grades does Fair Play Elem. serve?
Fair Play Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Fair Play Elem.?
Fair Play Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 188 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fair Play Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Fair Play Elem. is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fair Play Elem. rank in MO?
Fair Play Elem. ranks #201 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Fair Play Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Fair Play Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Fair Play Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fair Play Elem. has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Fair Play Elem. a charter school?
No, Fair Play Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fair Play Elem. a Title I school?
No, Fair Play Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fair Play Elem.?
100.0% of students at Fair Play 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 188
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Polk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.9%
- Phone
- (417) 654-2233
- Area population (ZIP 65649)
- 2,152
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 · 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)
- NCES 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 65649; 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, 2009-2024, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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