Very Good
#785 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 35% in state
Linn Co. Elem.
Elementary School · LINN CO. R-I
PO BOX 130, Purdin, MO 64674
Enrollment
84
Student-Teacher
9.3:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
84
Student-Teacher
9.3:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#785 of 2,221
In Purdin
#1 of 2
public schools
In district
#1 of 2
LINN CO. R-I
School environment
9.8 / 10
Excellent
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Linn Co. Elem.
Elementary School in Purdin · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Linn Co. Elem.
Linn Co. Elem. is a public elementary school in Purdin, MO, part of LINN CO. R-I.
Linn Co. Elem. serves approximately 84 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Linn Co.
Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #785 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Linn Co. Elem. show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 7.0 · Very Good
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 84 students, Linn Co. Elem. is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Linn Co. Elem. sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 9.3:1 students to teachers, Linn Co. Elem. sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Linn Co. Elem. — Students at Linn Co. Elem. score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
32.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.6/10.
How Linn Co. Elem. Compares
See how Linn Co. Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO BOX 130, Purdin, MO 64674
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Linn Co. Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. LAREDO ELEM. (rated 8.6/10, 17.9 miles away, in nearby Laredo), which scores notably higher. Another option is WALT DISNEY ELEM. (rated 8.3/10, 19.8 miles away, in nearby Marceline), which scores notably higher. Additionally, GREEN CITY ELEM. (rated 7.7/10, 22.8 miles away, in nearby Green City), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Purdin, see our Purdin schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 19.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| LINN CO. HIGH Purdin | 0.0 mi | 6.9 |
| LOCUST CREEK SCHOOL Linneus | 6.3 mi | — |
| BROOKFIELD HIGH Brookfield | 12.7 mi | 6.7 |
| BROOKFIELD MIDDLE Brookfield | 12.7 mi | 6.5 |
| BROOKFIELD ELEM. Brookfield | 12.8 mi | 7.2 |
| Milan C-2 Elementary Milan | 16.0 mi | 4.5 |
| Milan C-2 High School Milan | 16.0 mi | 6.8 |
| MEADVILLE ELEM. Meadville | 15.7 mi | 4.7 |
| MEADVILLE HIGH Meadville | 15.7 mi | 8.6 |
| GRUNDY CO. ELEM. Humphreys | 15.5 mi | 6.5 |
| BUCKLIN ELEM. Bucklin | 17.6 mi | 7.2 |
| BUCKLIN HIGH Bucklin | 17.6 mi | 7.4 |
| MC CARTAN MEMORIAL SCHOOL Marceline | 19.7 mi | 5.9 |
| MARCELINE HIGH Marceline | 19.7 mi | 8.3 |
| WALT DISNEY ELEM. Marceline | 19.8 mi | 8.3 |
| GRUNDY CO. HIGH Galt | 18.1 mi | 6.0 |
| LAREDO ELEM. Laredo | 17.9 mi | 8.6 |
| GREEN CITY ELEM. Green City | 22.8 mi | 7.7 |
| GREEN CITY HIGH Green City | 22.8 mi | 8.8 |
| LIVINGSTON CO. ELEM. Chula | 19.5 mi | 5.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 64674 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$70,357
Median Home Value
$103,100
Median Rent
$293/mo
Population
368
College Educated
20.9%
Homeownership
85.9%
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Median Age
33
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| CHESTERFIELD MONTESSORI SCHOOL Chesterfield, MO | 7.0 |
| HELENA ELEM. Helena, MO | 7.0 |
| QULIN ELEMENTARY Qulin, MO | 7.0 |
| SHELL KNOB ELEM. Shell Knob, MO | 7.0 |
| ST JAMES SCHOOL St. Joseph, MO | 7.0 |
| THE FREEDOM SCHOOL St. Louis, MO | 7.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Linn Co. Elem.
What grades does Linn Co. Elem. serve?
Linn Co. Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Linn Co. Elem.?
Linn Co. Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 84 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linn Co. Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Linn Co. Elem. is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Linn Co. Elem. rank in MO?
Linn Co. Elem. ranks #785 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Linn Co. Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Linn Co. Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Linn Co. Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Linn Co. Elem. has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Linn Co. Elem. a charter school?
No, Linn Co. Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Linn Co. Elem. a Title I school?
No, Linn Co. Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Linn Co. Elem.?
32.1% of students at Linn Co. 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 84
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 32.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Linn County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.2%
- Phone
- (660) 244-5045
Resources & Links
District
LINN CO. R-I- District Enrollment
- 172
- Schools in District
- 2
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $15,653
- District Rank
- #1 of 2
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