Below Average
#2021 of 2,221 schools in MO
Macon Elementary
Elementary School · Macon Co. R-i · Macon, MO
A Macon Co. R-i elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
702 N MISSOURI, Macon, MO 63552
- Math 36% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Macon Elementary score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2021, to 33% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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 40 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Macon 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,779/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Macon), 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
$58,993
Median home value
$150,200
Median rent
$755/mo
College educated
21.1%
Homeownership
71.3%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63552; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immaculate Conception SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| Tri-county Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 53 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Macon Co. R-i
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,776NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Macon Elementary is listed in MACON CO. R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Macon Elementary
Macon Elementary is a public elementary school in Macon, MO, part of Macon Co. R-i, serving approximately 491 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,021 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Macon Elementary
What grades does Macon Elementary serve?
Macon Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Macon Elementary?
Macon Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 491 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Macon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Macon Elementary is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Macon Elementary rank in MO?
Macon Elementary ranks #2,021 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Macon Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Macon Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Macon Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Macon Elementary has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Macon Elementary a charter school?
No, Macon Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Macon Elementary a Title I school?
No, Macon Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Macon Elementary?
54.8% of students at Macon 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 491
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Macon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.6%
- Phone
- (660) 385-2118
- Area population (ZIP 63552)
- 7,383
- Area average commute
- 19.6 min
- Area median age
- 46.3
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 63552; 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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