Very Good
#742 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 33% in state
North Nodaway Elem.
Elementary School · NORTH NODAWAY CO. R-VI
PO BOX 35, Pickering, MO 64476
Enrollment
103
Student-Teacher
10.3:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
103
Student-Teacher
10.3:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#742 of 2,221
In district
#1 of 2
NORTH NODAWAY CO. R-VI
School environment
9.5 / 10
Excellent
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North Nodaway Elem.
Elementary School in Pickering · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About North Nodaway Elem.
North Nodaway Elem. is a public elementary school in Pickering, MO, part of NORTH NODAWAY CO. R-VI. North Nodaway Elem. serves approximately 103 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio.
North Nodaway Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #742 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for North Nodaway Elem. show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 7.1 · Very Good
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 103 students, North Nodaway Elem. is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
North Nodaway Elem. sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
Score Breakdown
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North Nodaway Elem. — Students at North Nodaway Elem. score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
55.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.6/10.
How North Nodaway Elem. Compares
See how North Nodaway Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO BOX 35, Pickering, MO 64476
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering North Nodaway Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. South Page Elementary School (rated 9.9/10, 18.7 miles away, in nearby College Springs), which scores notably higher. Another option is Bedford Elementary School (rated 8.6/10, 16.4 miles away, in nearby Bedford), which scores notably higher. Additionally, JEFFERSON ELEM. (rated 8.5/10, 15.7 miles away, in nearby Conception Jct), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Pickering, see our Pickering schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 18.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| NORTH NODAWAY JR.-SR. HIGH Hopkins | 7.0 mi | 6.8 |
| NWMSU HORACE MANN LABORATORY SCHOOL Maryville | 7.2 mi | 8.0 |
| HORACE MANN LABORATORY SCHOOL Maryville | 7.3 mi | 6.7 |
| EUGENE FIELD ELEM. Maryville | 7.4 mi | 5.2 |
| EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Maryville | 7.4 mi | 7.7 |
| ST GREGORY BARBARIGO SCHOOL Maryville | 7.6 mi | 5.3 |
| MARYVILLE HIGH Maryville | 8.7 mi | 5.1 |
| MARYVILLE MIDDLE Maryville | 9.0 mi | 7.6 |
| Northeast Nodaway Elementary Ravenwood | 11.5 mi | 6.4 |
| NORTHEAST NODAWAY HIGH Ravenwood | 11.5 mi | 6.1 |
| WEST NODAWAY R-I ELEM. Burlington Jct | 11.0 mi | 6.5 |
| WEST NODAWAY HIGH Burlington Jct | 11.0 mi | 8.2 |
| JEFFERSON ELEM. Conception Jct | 15.7 mi | 8.5 |
| JEFFERSON HIGH Conception Jct | 15.7 mi | 7.5 |
| Bedford High School Bedford | 16.4 mi | 9.2 |
| Bedford Elementary School Bedford | 16.4 mi | 8.6 |
| SOUTH NODAWAY ELEM. Barnard | 19.0 mi | 6.5 |
| SOUTH NODAWAY HIGH Barnard | 19.0 mi | 7.9 |
| Nodaway-Holt MS/HS Graham | 20.3 mi | 5.7 |
| South Page Elementary School College Springs | 18.7 mi | 9.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 64476 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$53,906
Median Home Value
$109,400
Median Rent
$917/mo
Population
268
College Educated
27.6%
Homeownership
89.7%
Poverty Rate
19.8%
Median Age
38.4
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| AMAZONIA ELEM. Amazonia, MO | 7.1 |
| MATTHEWS ELEMENTARY Matthews, MO | 7.1 |
| TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Alma, MO | 7.1 |
| HELENA ELEM. Helena, MO | 7.0 |
| LINN CO. ELEM. Purdin, MO | 7.0 |
| QULIN ELEMENTARY Qulin, MO | 7.0 |
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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 103
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 55.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Nodaway County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.7%
- Phone
- (660) 927-3322
Resources & Links
District
NORTH NODAWAY CO. R-VI- District Enrollment
- 201
- Schools in District
- 2
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $15,214
- District Rank
- #1 of 2
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