Excellent
#74 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 3% in state
Gainesville Elem.
Elementary School · Gainesville R-v · Gainesville, MO
A Gainesville R-v elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
218 Bulldog Drive, Gainesville, MO 65655
- Math 51% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gainesville Elem. score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2021, reaching 52% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (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 40 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.5%
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 Gainesville 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 3Car-Dependent
- County Safety: Low228/100K
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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
$32,929
Median home value
$162,000
Median rent
$623/mo
College educated
9.9%
Homeownership
73.2%
Poverty rate
21.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65655; 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.
Gainesville R-v
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $10,748NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gainesville Elem. is listed in GAINESVILLE R-V; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gainesville Elem.
Gainesville Elem. is a public elementary school in Gainesville, MO, part of Gainesville R-v, serving approximately 313 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #74 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gainesville Elem.
What grades does Gainesville Elem. serve?
Gainesville Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Gainesville Elem.?
Gainesville Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 313 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gainesville Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Gainesville Elem. is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gainesville Elem. rank in MO?
Gainesville Elem. ranks #74 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Gainesville Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Gainesville Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Gainesville Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gainesville Elem. has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Gainesville Elem. a charter school?
No, Gainesville Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gainesville Elem. a Title I school?
No, Gainesville Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gainesville Elem.?
80.5% of students at Gainesville 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
- 313
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Ozark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.8%
- Phone
- (417) 679-4416
- Area population (ZIP 65655)
- 2,313
- Area median age
- 54
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 65655; 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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