Excellent
#125 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 6% in state
Lesterville Elementary
Elementary School · Lesterville R-iv · Lesterville, MO
A Lesterville R-iv elementary school where students score 38 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 120, Lesterville, MO 63654
- Math 65% proficient (2022)
- Reading 91% vs MO 51% (2024)
- 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lesterville Elementary score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 36 points since 2020, reaching 91% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.4%
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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Where Lesterville Elementary 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$31,406
Median home value
$188,800
College educated
14.1%
Homeownership
96.9%
Poverty rate
16.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63654; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 38 | 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.
Lesterville R-iv
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $21,350NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lesterville Elementary is listed in LESTERVILLE R-IV; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lesterville Elementary
Lesterville Elementary is a public elementary school in Lesterville, MO, part of Lesterville R-iv, serving approximately 70 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #125 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lesterville Elementary
What grades does Lesterville Elementary serve?
Lesterville Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Lesterville Elementary?
Lesterville Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 70 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lesterville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lesterville Elementary is 6.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lesterville Elementary rank in MO?
Lesterville Elementary ranks #125 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Lesterville Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Lesterville Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Lesterville Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lesterville Elementary has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lesterville Elementary a charter school?
No, Lesterville Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lesterville Elementary a Title I school?
No, Lesterville Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lesterville Elementary?
61.4% of students at Lesterville Elementary 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
- 70
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Reynolds County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.1%
- Phone
- (573) 637-2201
- Area population (ZIP 63654)
- 697
- Area median age
- 51
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 · 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 · 2024 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 MAP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 63654; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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