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#1408 of 2,221 schools in MO
Galena-abesville Elem.
Elementary School · Galena R-ii · Galena, MO
A Galena R-ii elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 286, Galena, MO 65656
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Galena-abesville Elem. score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Galena-abesville 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
- Bike 1Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,088/100K
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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
$64,505
Median home value
$229,000
Median rent
$839/mo
College educated
18.2%
Homeownership
84.1%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65656; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 3.7 mi | 26 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Galena R-ii
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,694NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Galena-abesville Elem. is listed in GALENA R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Galena-abesville Elem.
Galena-abesville Elem. is a public elementary school in Galena, MO, part of Galena R-ii, serving approximately 216 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,408 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Galena-abesville Elem.
What grades does Galena-abesville Elem. serve?
Galena-abesville Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Galena-abesville Elem.?
Galena-abesville Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 216 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Galena-abesville Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Galena-abesville Elem. is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Galena-abesville Elem. rank in MO?
Galena-abesville Elem. ranks #1,408 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Galena-abesville Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Galena-abesville 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 Galena-abesville Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Galena-abesville Elem. has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Galena-abesville Elem. a charter school?
No, Galena-abesville Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Galena-abesville Elem. a Title I school?
No, Galena-abesville Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Galena-abesville Elem.?
62.0% of students at Galena-abesville 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
- 216
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Stone County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.8%
- Phone
- (417) 357-6378
- Area population (ZIP 65656)
- 5,224
- Area average commute
- 32 min
- Area median age
- 50.5
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 65656; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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