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#742 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 33% in state

North Nodaway Elem.

Elementary School · North Nodaway Co. R-vi · Pickering, MO

A North Nodaway Co. R-vi elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 35, Pickering, MO 64476

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 45% proficient (2022)
  • 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.58 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics4.7Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.3:1
District spending per student$15,214
Chronic Absenteeism10.7%

Students at North Nodaway Elem. score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2010
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
35%
2012
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2013
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

55.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where North Nodaway 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average296/100K

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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

$53,906

Median home value

$109,400

Median rent

$917/mo

College educated

27.6%

Homeownership

89.7%

Poverty rate

19.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64476; 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.

North Nodaway Co. R-vi

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$15,214NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

North Nodaway Elem. is listed in NORTH NODAWAY CO. R-VI; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Nodaway Elem.

North Nodaway Elem. is a public elementary school in Pickering, MO, part of North Nodaway Co. R-vi, serving approximately 103 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #742 of 2,221 schools in MO.

State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Nodaway Elem.

What grades does North Nodaway Elem. serve?

North Nodaway Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend North Nodaway Elem.?

North Nodaway Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 103 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Nodaway Elem.?

The student-teacher ratio at North Nodaway Elem. is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Nodaway Elem. rank in MO?

North Nodaway Elem. ranks #742 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is North Nodaway Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?

North Nodaway Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 North Nodaway Elem.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Nodaway Elem. has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is North Nodaway Elem. a charter school?

No, North Nodaway Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is North Nodaway Elem. a Title I school?

No, North Nodaway Elem. is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Nodaway Elem.?

55.3% of students at North Nodaway 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
103
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Nodaway County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.7%
Area population (ZIP 64476)
268
Area median age
38.4
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 · 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 64476; 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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