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#2070 of 2,221 schools in MO
Nike Elem.
Elementary School · Meramec Valley R-iii · Catawissa, MO
A Meramec Valley R-iii elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2264 HWY AP, Catawissa, MO 63015
- Math 36% vs MO 49% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs MO 46% (2025)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nike Elem. score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2021, to 41% 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, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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 34 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nike Elem. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low207/100K
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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
$73,807
Median home value
$211,000
Median rent
$778/mo
College educated
22.2%
Homeownership
81.9%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63015; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robertsville Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–4 | 3.3 mi | 161 | Compare → |
| Doris Hoffman Early Learning CEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK | 5.0 mi | 106 | Compare → |
| Zitzman Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 3.4 | K–4 | 5.0 mi | 339 | Compare → |
| Coleman Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–4 | Not available | 205 | 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.
Meramec Valley R-iii
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #7 of 9
- District spending per student
- $12,973NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nike Elem. is listed in MERAMEC VALLEY R-III; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nike Elem.
Nike Elem. is a public elementary school in Catawissa, MO, part of Meramec Valley R-iii, serving approximately 199 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,070 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nike Elem.
What grades does Nike Elem. serve?
Nike Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Nike Elem.?
Nike Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 199 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nike Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Nike Elem. is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nike Elem. rank in MO?
Nike Elem. ranks #2,070 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Nike Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Nike Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Nike Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nike Elem. has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Nike Elem. a charter school?
No, Nike Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nike Elem. a Title I school?
No, Nike Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nike Elem.?
50.3% of students at Nike 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
- 199
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.0%
- Phone
- (636) 271-1444
- Area population (ZIP 63015)
- 1,959
- Area average commute
- 32.5 min
- Area median age
- 53.9
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 63015; 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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