Excellent
#318 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 14% in state
Neelyville Elem.
Elementary School · Neelyville R-iv · Neelyville, MO
A Neelyville R-iv elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 8, Neelyville, MO 63954
- Math 50% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs MO 46% (2025)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Neelyville Elem. score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2021, to 48% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 39 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.9%
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 Neelyville 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,219/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$39,554
Median home value
$77,600
Median rent
$525/mo
College educated
6.4%
Homeownership
73.8%
Poverty rate
29.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63954; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 in NEELYVILLE R-IV
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Neelyville R-iv
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,188NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Neelyville Elem. is listed in NEELYVILLE R-IV; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Neelyville Elem.
Neelyville Elem. is a public elementary school in Neelyville, MO, part of Neelyville R-iv, serving approximately 205 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #318 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Neelyville Elem.
What grades does Neelyville Elem. serve?
Neelyville Elem. serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.
How many students attend Neelyville Elem.?
Neelyville Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 205 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Neelyville Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Neelyville Elem. is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Neelyville Elem. rank in MO?
Neelyville Elem. ranks #318 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Neelyville Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Neelyville Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Neelyville Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Neelyville Elem. has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Neelyville Elem. a charter school?
No, Neelyville Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Neelyville Elem. a Title I school?
No, Neelyville Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Neelyville Elem.?
65.9% of students at Neelyville 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
- 3rd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 205
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Butler County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.9%
- Phone
- (573) 989-3814
- Area population (ZIP 63954)
- 981
- Area median age
- 47.4
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 63954; 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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