Excellent
#183 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 8% in state
Northwestern Elem.
Elementary School · Northwestern R-i · Mendon, MO
A Northwestern R-i elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 43, Mendon, MO 64660
- Math 71% vs MO 50% (2025)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northwestern Elem. score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 31 points since 2020, reaching 71% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 29 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Northwestern 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 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average554/100K
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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
$77,031
Median home value
$206,600
Median rent
$588/mo
College educated
22.5%
Homeownership
94%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64660; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
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.
Northwestern R-i
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $17,649NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northwestern Elem. is listed in NORTHWESTERN R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northwestern Elem.
Northwestern Elem. is a public elementary school in Mendon, MO, part of Northwestern R-i, serving approximately 100 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #183 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northwestern Elem.
What grades does Northwestern Elem. serve?
Northwestern Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Northwestern Elem.?
Northwestern Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 100 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Elem. is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northwestern Elem. rank in MO?
Northwestern Elem. ranks #183 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Northwestern Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Northwestern Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Northwestern Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northwestern Elem. has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Northwestern Elem. a charter school?
No, Northwestern Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northwestern Elem. a Title I school?
No, Northwestern Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northwestern Elem.?
42.0% of students at Northwestern 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 100
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Chariton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.0%
- Phone
- (660) 272-3201
- Area population (ZIP 64660)
- 435
- Area median age
- 51.5
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 · 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 64660; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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