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#984 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 44% in state
Prairie Dell Elementary
Elementary School · Union R-xi · Union, MO
An Union R-xi elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
PO BOX 440, Union, MO 63084
- Math 43% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Prairie Dell Elementary score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2021, to 42% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Prairie Dell Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,733/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Union), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,332
Median home value
$221,800
Median rent
$852/mo
College educated
21.1%
Homeownership
72.6%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63084; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 604 | Compare → |
| Immaculate Conception SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 2.5 mi | 189 | Compare → |
| Autumn Hill SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| St John the Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–8 | 4.2 mi | 90 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Union R-xi
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,594NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Prairie Dell Elementary is listed in UNION R-XI; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Prairie Dell Elementary
Prairie Dell Elementary is a public elementary school in Union, MO, part of Union R-xi, serving approximately 533 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #984 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prairie Dell Elementary
What grades does Prairie Dell Elementary serve?
Prairie Dell Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Prairie Dell Elementary?
Prairie Dell Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 533 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Dell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Dell Elementary is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Prairie Dell Elementary rank in MO?
Prairie Dell Elementary ranks #984 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Prairie Dell Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Prairie Dell Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Prairie Dell Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Prairie Dell Elementary has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Prairie Dell Elementary a charter school?
No, Prairie Dell Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Prairie Dell Elementary a Title I school?
No, Prairie Dell Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prairie Dell Elementary?
51.6% of students at Prairie Dell Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 533
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.7%
- Phone
- (636) 583-1200
- Area population (ZIP 63084)
- 20,511
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 · 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.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 63084; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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