Very Good
#461 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 21% in state
Fatima Elem.
Elementary School · Osage Co. R-iii · Westphalia, MO
An Osage Co. R-iii elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
PO BOX 37, Westphalia, MO 65085
- Math 60% vs MO 49% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs MO 46% (2025)
- 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fatima Elem. score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2021, reaching 55% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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 40 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Fatima 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average374/100K
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
$101,563
Median home value
$257,200
Median rent
$606/mo
College educated
37.4%
Homeownership
89.3%
Poverty rate
1.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65085; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3 | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 163 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Osage Co. R-iii
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,294NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fatima Elem. is listed in OSAGE CO. R-III; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fatima Elem.
Fatima Elem. is a public elementary school in Westphalia, MO, part of Osage Co. R-iii, serving approximately 272 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #461 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fatima Elem.
What grades does Fatima Elem. serve?
Fatima Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Fatima Elem.?
Fatima Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 272 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fatima Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Fatima Elem. is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fatima Elem. rank in MO?
Fatima Elem. ranks #461 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Fatima Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Fatima Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Fatima Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fatima Elem. has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Fatima Elem. a charter school?
No, Fatima Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fatima Elem. a Title I school?
No, Fatima Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fatima Elem.?
26.5% of students at Fatima 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
- 272
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Osage County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.7%
- Phone
- (573) 455-2395
- Area population (ZIP 65085)
- 1,135
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
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 65085; 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; directory SY 2023–24
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