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#1076 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 48% in state
Polo Elem.
Elementary School · Polo R-vii · Polo, MO
A Polo R-vii elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
300 W SCHOOL ST, Polo, MO 64671
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Polo Elem. score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (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
53.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Polo Elem. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average337/100K
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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
$69,891
Median home value
$166,800
Median rent
$495/mo
College educated
17.7%
Homeownership
89.2%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64671; 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.
Polo R-vii
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,032NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Polo Elem. is listed in POLO R-VII; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Polo Elem.
Polo Elem. is a public elementary school in Polo, MO, part of Polo R-vii, serving approximately 143 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,076 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Polo Elem.
What grades does Polo Elem. serve?
Polo Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Polo Elem.?
Polo Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 143 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Polo Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Polo Elem. is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Polo Elem. rank in MO?
Polo Elem. ranks #1,076 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Polo Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Polo Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Polo Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Polo Elem. has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Polo Elem. a charter school?
No, Polo Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Polo Elem. a Title I school?
No, Polo Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Polo Elem.?
53.1% of students at Polo 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 143
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Caldwell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.5%
- Phone
- (660) 354-2200
- Area population (ZIP 64671)
- 1,877
- Area average commute
- 39.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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 · 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 64671; 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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