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#1436 of 2,221 schools in MO

Gray Elem.

Elementary School · Springfield R-xii · Springfield, MO

A Springfield R-xii elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2102 W FARM RD 182, Springfield, MO 65810

  • Math 65% vs MO 49% (2025)
  • Reading 57% vs MO 46% (2025)
  • 17:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-1.8 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency65.2% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56.9% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg+17.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+10.6 pts
Overall Proficiency61% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected+7.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
Resources & Environment2.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17:1
District spending per student$14,461

Students at Gray Elem. score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency65%(2025 MAP)
School
State
49%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency57%(2025 MAP)
School
State
46%(2025 MAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 7 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 61% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
68%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
61%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
64%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
71%
ELA
76%
2016
Math
76%
ELA
78%
2017
Math
60%
ELA
66%
2018
Math
63%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
63%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2024
Math
64%
ELA
62%
2025
Math
65%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (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 35 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

25.6%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Gray 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,380/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Springfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$90,562

Median home value

$282,900

Median rent

$1,109/mo

College educated

46.7%

Homeownership

74.5%

Poverty rate

5.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65810; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mcbride Elem.Enrollment path unverified7.4PK–41.2 mi385Compare →
David Harrison ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–41.3 mi339Compare →
St Elizabeth Ann Seton SchoolPrivate · tuition5.8privatePK–81.3 mi203Compare →
Bingham Elem.Enrollment path unverified8.7K–5Not available395Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Springfield R-xii

Schools in district
57
Rank in district
#41 of 53
District spending per student
$14,461NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Gray Elem. is listed in SPRINGFIELD R-XII; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Gray Elem.

Gray Elem. is a public elementary school in Springfield, MO, part of Springfield R-xii, serving approximately 477 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,436 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Gray Elem.

What grades does Gray Elem. serve?

Gray Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Gray Elem.?

Gray Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 477 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gray Elem.?

The student-teacher ratio at Gray Elem. is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Gray Elem. rank in MO?

Gray Elem. ranks #1,436 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Gray Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Gray 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 Gray Elem.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gray Elem. has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Gray Elem. a charter school?

No, Gray Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Gray Elem. a Title I school?

No, Gray Elem. is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gray Elem.?

25.6% of students at Gray 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 – 4th
Enrollment
477
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Greene County
Area population (ZIP 65810)
22,109
Area average commute
20.7 min
Area median age
46.1
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 65810; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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