Excellent
#9 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 1% in state
New Franklin Elementary
Elementary School · New Franklin R-i · New Franklin, MO
A New Franklin R-i elementary school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
412 West Broadway, New Franklin, MO 65274
- Math 64% vs MO 48% (2024)
- Reading 88% vs MO 47% (2025)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New Franklin Elementary score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 41 points since 2021, reaching 88% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (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 33 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where New Franklin 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average602/100K
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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
$80,875
Median home value
$152,700
Median rent
$673/mo
College educated
29.6%
Homeownership
75%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65274; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ss Peter & Paul SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–8 | 3.0 mi | 170 | Compare → |
| David Barton Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 3–5 | 3.2 mi | 337 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New Franklin R-i
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $10,720NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
New Franklin Elementary is listed in NEW FRANKLIN R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Franklin Elementary
New Franklin Elementary is a public elementary school in New Franklin, MO, part of New Franklin R-i, serving approximately 184 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #9 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Franklin Elementary
What grades does New Franklin Elementary serve?
New Franklin Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend New Franklin Elementary?
New Franklin Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 184 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Franklin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at New Franklin Elementary is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Franklin Elementary rank in MO?
New Franklin Elementary ranks #9 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is New Franklin Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
New Franklin Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 New Franklin Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Franklin Elementary has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is New Franklin Elementary a charter school?
No, New Franklin Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Franklin Elementary a Title I school?
No, New Franklin Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Franklin Elementary?
39.7% of students at New Franklin 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
- 184
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Howard County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.6%
- Phone
- (660) 848-2112
- Area population (ZIP 65274)
- 1,886
- Area average commute
- 32.8 min
- Area median age
- 44.2
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 · 2024 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 MAP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 / 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 65274; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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