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#1667 of 2,221 schools in MO
Joel E. Barber Elem.
Elementary School · Laclede Co. C-5 · Lebanon, MO
A Laclede Co. C-5 elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
16050 HWY KK, Lebanon, MO 65536
- Math 40% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs MO 45% (2025)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Joel E. Barber Elem. score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2021, reaching 34% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (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 47 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Joel E. Barber 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 0Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,486/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lebanon), 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
$50,902
Median home value
$159,400
Median rent
$805/mo
College educated
15.8%
Homeownership
70%
Poverty rate
18.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65536; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe D. Esther Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–1 | 4.6 mi | 645 | Compare → |
| Maplecrest Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 2–3 | 4.7 mi | 613 | Compare → |
| Boswell Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 4–5 | 4.9 mi | 553 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Laclede Co. C-5
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,804NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Joel E. Barber Elem. is listed in LACLEDE CO. C-5; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Joel E. Barber Elem.
Joel E. Barber Elem. is a public elementary school in Lebanon, MO, part of Laclede Co. C-5, serving approximately 521 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,667 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Joel E. Barber Elem.
What grades does Joel E. Barber Elem. serve?
Joel E. Barber Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Joel E. Barber Elem.?
Joel E. Barber Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 521 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joel E. Barber Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Joel E. Barber Elem. is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Joel E. Barber Elem. rank in MO?
Joel E. Barber Elem. ranks #1,667 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Joel E. Barber Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Joel E. Barber Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Joel E. Barber Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Joel E. Barber Elem. has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Joel E. Barber Elem. a charter school?
No, Joel E. Barber Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Joel E. Barber Elem. a Title I school?
No, Joel E. Barber Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Joel E. Barber Elem.?
99.4% of students at Joel E. Barber 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 521
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Laclede County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.9%
- Phone
- (417) 532-4837
- Area population (ZIP 65536)
- 29,680
- Area average commute
- 19.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
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 65536; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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