Very Good
#785 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 35% in state
Linn Co. Elem.
Elementary School · Linn Co. R-i · Purdin, MO
A Linn Co. R-i elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 130, Purdin, MO 64674
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Linn Co. Elem. score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.1%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Linn Co. 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
Powered by
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,357
Median home value
$103,100
Median rent
$293/mo
College educated
20.9%
Homeownership
85.9%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64674; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Linn Co. R-i
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,653NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Linn Co. Elem. is listed in LINN CO. R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Linn Co. Elem.
Linn Co. Elem. is a public elementary school in Purdin, MO, part of Linn Co. R-i, serving approximately 84 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #785 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 84
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Linn County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.2%
- Phone
- (660) 244-5045
- Area population (ZIP 64674)
- 368
- Area median age
- 33
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 · 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.
- 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 64674; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.