Excellent
#275 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 12% in state
Knob Noster Elem.
Elementary School · Knob Noster R-viii · Knob Noster, MO
A Knob Noster R-viii elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
405 E WIMER, Knob Noster, MO 65336
- Math 56% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 62% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Knob Noster Elem. score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2021, reaching 59% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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 39 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Knob Noster 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 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low137/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Knob Noster), 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
$64,860
Median home value
$195,400
Median rent
$912/mo
College educated
24.3%
Homeownership
65.8%
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65336; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteman A.f.b. Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 583 | 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.
Knob Noster R-viii
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,236NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Knob Noster Elem. is listed in KNOB NOSTER R-VIII; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Knob Noster Elem.
Knob Noster Elem. is a public elementary school in Knob Noster, MO, part of Knob Noster R-viii, serving approximately 512 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #275 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Knob Noster Elem.
What grades does Knob Noster Elem. serve?
Knob Noster Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Knob Noster Elem.?
Knob Noster Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 512 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knob Noster Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Knob Noster Elem. is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Knob Noster Elem. rank in MO?
Knob Noster Elem. ranks #275 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Knob Noster Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Knob Noster Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Knob Noster Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Knob Noster Elem. has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Knob Noster Elem. a charter school?
No, Knob Noster Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Knob Noster Elem. a Title I school?
No, Knob Noster Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Knob Noster Elem.?
42.6% of students at Knob Noster 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 512
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Johnson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.4%
- Phone
- (660) 563-3019
- Area population (ZIP 65336)
- 6,527
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 31.2
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 65336; 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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