Excellent
#2 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 1% in state
Mound City Elem.
Elementary School · Mound City R-ii · Mound City, MO
A Mound City R-ii elementary school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
708 NEBRASKA ST, Mound City, MO 64470
- Math 79% vs MO 50% (2025)
- Reading 67% vs MO 46% (2025)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mound City Elem. score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2021, to 73% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (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 32 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mound City 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,262/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mound City), 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
$64,861
Median home value
$157,000
Median rent
$728/mo
College educated
25.4%
Homeownership
76.7%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64470; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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.
Mound City R-ii
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,525NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mound City Elem. is listed in MOUND CITY R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mound City Elem.
Mound City Elem. is a public elementary school in Mound City, MO, part of Mound City R-ii, serving approximately 111 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 out of 10 and ranks #2 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mound City Elem.
What grades does Mound City Elem. serve?
Mound City Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Mound City Elem.?
Mound City Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 111 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mound City Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Mound City Elem. is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mound City Elem. rank in MO?
Mound City Elem. ranks #2 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Mound City Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Mound City Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 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 Mound City Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mound City Elem. has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mound City Elem. a charter school?
No, Mound City Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mound City Elem. a Title I school?
No, Mound City Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mound City Elem.?
35.1% of students at Mound City 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 111
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Holt County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.3%
- Phone
- (660) 442-5420
- Area population (ZIP 64470)
- 1,574
- Area average commute
- 16.9 min
- Area median age
- 45.5
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 64470; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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