Average
#1076 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 48% in state
Polo Elem.
Elementary School · POLO R-VII
300 W SCHOOL ST, Polo, MO 64671
Enrollment
143
Student-Teacher
9.5:1
Score
6.5
Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
143
Student-Teacher
9.5:1
Score
6.5
Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#1,076 of 2,221
In Polo
#2 of 4
public schools
In district
#2 of 3
POLO R-VII
School environment
9.2 / 10
Excellent
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Polo Elem.
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About Polo Elem.
Polo Elem. is a public elementary school in Polo, MO, part of POLO R-VII. Polo Elem. serves approximately 143 students, and covers grades Pre-K-4th, and has a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Polo Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,076 of 2,221 schools in MO.
Structured state assessment records for Polo Elem. show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 6.5 · Average
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 143 students, Polo 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.
Test scores at Polo Elem. sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 9.5:1 students to teachers, Polo Elem. sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Polo Elem. — Students at Polo Elem. score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
53.1%
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: 7.1/10.
How Polo Elem. Compares
See how Polo Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
300 W SCHOOL ST, Polo, MO 64671
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Polo Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. HAMILTON ELEM. (rated 9.0/10, 14.2 miles away, in nearby Hamilton), which scores notably higher. Another option is CAMERON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL (rated 8.4/10, 16.4 miles away, in nearby Cameron), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PARKVIEW ELEM. (rated 8.2/10, 16.6 miles away, in nearby Cameron), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Polo, see our Polo schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 16.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| POLO MIDDLE Polo | 0.0 mi | 9.3 |
| POLO HIGH Polo | 0.0 mi | 6.3 |
| KINGSTON ELEM. Kingston | 6.6 mi | 5.4 |
| MIRABILE ELEM. Polo | 6.8 mi | 4.1 |
| COWGILL ELEM. Cowgill | 6.5 mi | 8.1 |
| NEW YORK ELEM. Hamilton | 11.2 mi | — |
| LAWSON MIDDLE Lawson | 11.1 mi | 6.7 |
| LAWSON HIGH Lawson | 11.1 mi | 8.0 |
| SOUTHWEST ELEM. Lawson | 11.9 mi | 4.1 |
| PENNEY HIGH Hamilton | 14.1 mi | 7.7 |
| HAMILTON MIDDLE Hamilton | 14.1 mi | 5.5 |
| HAMILTON ELEM. Hamilton | 14.2 mi | 9.0 |
| ELKHORN ELEMENTARY Excelsior Springs | 16.2 mi | 5.5 |
| BRAYMER ELEM. Braymer | 13.1 mi | 6.6 |
| BRAYMER HIGH Braymer | 13.1 mi | 8.4 |
| CAMERON HIGH Cameron | 16.3 mi | 6.1 |
| WATKINS MILL PARK CAMP Lawson | 15.6 mi | 7.7 |
| CAMERON VETERANS MIDDLE Cameron | 16.3 mi | 7.1 |
| CAMERON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Cameron | 16.4 mi | 8.4 |
| PARKVIEW ELEM. Cameron | 16.6 mi | 8.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 64671 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$69,891
Median Home Value
$166,800
Median Rent
$495/mo
Population
1,877
College Educated
17.7%
Homeownership
89.2%
Avg Commute
39.9 min
Poverty Rate
10.3%
Median Age
42.5
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| GREEN FOREST ELEM. Salem, MO | 6.5 |
| IMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Olivette, MO | 6.5 |
| KIRBYVILLE ELEM. Kirbyville, MO | 6.5 |
| Labadie Elementary Labadie, MO | 6.5 |
| NORTH ANDREW ELEM. Rosendale, MO | 6.5 |
| SHELDON ELEM. Sheldon, MO | 6.5 |
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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 143
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 53.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Caldwell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.5%
- Phone
- (660) 354-2200
Resources & Links
District
POLO R-VII- District Enrollment
- 395
- Schools in District
- 3
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $14,032
- District Rank
- #2 of 3
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