Below Average
#1921 of 2,221 schools in MO
Niangua Elem.
Elementary School · Niangua R-v · Niangua, MO
A Niangua R-v elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
301 RUMSEY ST, Niangua, MO 65713
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Niangua Elem. score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 22% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (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
68.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Niangua 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average334/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$60,202
Median home value
$190,100
Median rent
$655/mo
College educated
13.1%
Homeownership
69.6%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65713; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Webster Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 2–3 | 4.8 mi | 470 | Compare → |
| Edwin P. Hubble Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–1 | 4.9 mi | 407 | Compare → |
| Marshfield Early Learning CntrEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 4.9 mi | 170 | Compare → |
| Shook Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 4–5 | 5.0 mi | 456 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Niangua R-v
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $11,356NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Niangua Elem. is listed in NIANGUA R-V; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Niangua Elem.
Niangua Elem. is a public elementary school in Niangua, MO, part of Niangua R-v, serving approximately 131 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,921 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Niangua Elem.
What grades does Niangua Elem. serve?
Niangua Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Niangua Elem.?
Niangua Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 131 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Niangua Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Niangua Elem. is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Niangua Elem. rank in MO?
Niangua Elem. ranks #1,921 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Niangua Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Niangua Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Niangua Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Niangua Elem. has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Niangua Elem. a charter school?
No, Niangua Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Niangua Elem. a Title I school?
No, Niangua Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Niangua Elem.?
68.7% of students at Niangua 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
- 131
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Webster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.4%
- Phone
- (417) 473-6101
- Area population (ZIP 65713)
- 2,208
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 65713; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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