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#867 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 39% in state
Pilot Grove Elem.
Elementary School · Pilot Grove C-4 · Pilot Grove, MO
A Pilot Grove C-4 elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
107 SCHOOL ST, Pilot Grove, MO 65276
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pilot Grove Elem. score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 5 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 40% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · 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 28 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.8%
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.
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Where Pilot Grove 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,083
Median home value
$182,900
Median rent
$702/mo
College educated
20.8%
Homeownership
78.2%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65276; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 74 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Pilot Grove C-4
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,264NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pilot Grove Elem. is listed in PILOT GROVE C-4; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pilot Grove Elem.
Pilot Grove Elem. is a public elementary school in Pilot Grove, MO, part of Pilot Grove C-4, serving approximately 85 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #867 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pilot Grove Elem.
What grades does Pilot Grove Elem. serve?
Pilot Grove Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Pilot Grove Elem.?
Pilot Grove Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 85 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pilot Grove Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Pilot Grove Elem. is 6.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pilot Grove Elem. rank in MO?
Pilot Grove Elem. ranks #867 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Pilot Grove Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Pilot Grove Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Pilot Grove Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pilot Grove Elem. has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pilot Grove Elem. a charter school?
No, Pilot Grove Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pilot Grove Elem. a Title I school?
No, Pilot Grove Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pilot Grove Elem.?
38.8% of students at Pilot Grove 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
- 85
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cooper County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.4%
- Phone
- (660) 834-4115
- Area population (ZIP 65276)
- 1,733
- Area average commute
- 30.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
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 65276; 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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