Excellent
#184 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 8% in state
Phelps Co. Elem.
Elementary School · Phelps Co. R-iii · Edgar Springs, MO
A Phelps Co. R-iii elementary school where students score 39 points above what's typical for similar communities.
17790 STATE ROUTE M, Edgar Springs, MO 65462
- Math 89% vs MO 47% (2024)
- Reading 67% vs MO 46% (2024)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Phelps Co. Elem. score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 28 points since 2020, reaching 78% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Phelps Co. 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average338/100K
Powered by
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
$56,400
Median home value
$117,700
Median rent
$664/mo
College educated
29.7%
Homeownership
94.6%
Poverty rate
17.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65462; 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.
Phelps Co. R-iii
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,726NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Phelps Co. Elem. is listed in PHELPS CO. R-III; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Phelps Co. Elem.
Phelps Co. Elem. is a public elementary school in Edgar Springs, MO, part of Phelps Co. R-iii, serving approximately 174 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #184 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Phelps Co. Elem.
What grades does Phelps Co. Elem. serve?
Phelps Co. Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Phelps Co. Elem.?
Phelps Co. Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 174 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phelps Co. Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Phelps Co. Elem. is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Phelps Co. Elem. rank in MO?
Phelps Co. Elem. ranks #184 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Phelps Co. Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Phelps Co. 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 Phelps Co. Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Phelps Co. Elem. has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Phelps Co. Elem. a charter school?
No, Phelps Co. Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Phelps Co. Elem. a Title I school?
No, Phelps Co. Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Phelps Co. Elem.?
63.2% of students at Phelps Co. 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 174
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Phelps County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.7%
- Phone
- (573) 435-6293
- Area population (ZIP 65462)
- 1,295
- Area median age
- 48.6
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 · 2024 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 MAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 MAP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 65462; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.