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#1264 of 2,221 schools in MO
Prairie Home Elem.
Elementary School · Prairie Home R-v · Prairie Home, MO
A Prairie Home R-v elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
301 HWY DRIVE, Prairie Home, MO 65068
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Prairie Home Elem. score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 25 points since 2019, reaching 50% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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
50.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Prairie Home 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,875
Median home value
$193,100
Median rent
$780/mo
College educated
30%
Homeownership
84.6%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65068; 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.
Prairie Home R-v
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,521NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Prairie Home Elem. is listed in PRAIRIE HOME R-V; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Prairie Home Elem.
Prairie Home Elem. is a public elementary school in Prairie Home, MO, part of Prairie Home R-v, serving approximately 57 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,264 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prairie Home Elem.
What grades does Prairie Home Elem. serve?
Prairie Home Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Prairie Home Elem.?
Prairie Home Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 57 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Home Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Home Elem. is 8.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Prairie Home Elem. rank in MO?
Prairie Home Elem. ranks #1,264 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Prairie Home Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Prairie Home Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Home Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Prairie Home Elem. has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Prairie Home Elem. a charter school?
No, Prairie Home Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Prairie Home Elem. a Title I school?
No, Prairie Home Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prairie Home Elem.?
50.9% of students at Prairie Home 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 57
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cooper County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.5%
- Phone
- (660) 841-5296
- Area population (ZIP 65068)
- 849
- Area average commute
- 33 min
- Area median age
- 46.6
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 · 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 65068; 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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