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#1297 of 2,221 schools in MO
Scott City Elem.
Elementary School · SCOTT CITY R-I
3000 MAIN ST, Scott City, MO 63780
Enrollment
300
Student-Teacher
13:1
Score
6.0
Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
300
Student-Teacher
13:1
Score
6.0
Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#1,297 of 2,221
In Scott City
#3 of 3
public schools
In district
#3 of 3
SCOTT CITY R-I
School environment
7.1 / 10
Very Good
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Scott City Elem.
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About Scott City Elem.
Scott City Elem. is a public elementary school in Scott City, MO, part of SCOTT CITY R-I. Scott City Elem. serves approximately 300 students, and covers grades Pre-K-4th, and has a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. Scott City Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,297 of 2,221 schools in MO.
Structured state assessment records for Scott City Elem. show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 6.0 · Average
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Scott City 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.
Score Breakdown
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Scott City Elem. — Students at Scott City Elem. score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
60.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)
Based on 30 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: 6.9/10.
How Scott City Elem. Compares
See how Scott City Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
3000 MAIN ST, Scott City, MO 63780
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Scott City Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ALMA SCHRADER ELEM. (rated 8.5/10, 7.9 miles away, in nearby Cape Girardeau), which scores notably higher. Another option is KELSO ELEM. (rated 8.3/10, 6.3 miles away, in nearby Benton), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST MARY CATHEDRAL SCHOOL (rated 7.9/10, 6.1 miles away, in nearby Cape Girardeau), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Scott City, see our Scott City schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 8.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SCOTT CITY HIGH Scott City | 0.0 mi | 6.5 |
| SCOTT CITY MIDDLE Scott City | 0.0 mi | 8.6 |
| ST AUGUSTINE SCHOOL Kelso | 1.7 mi | 5.5 |
| ST JOSEPH SCHOOL Scott City | 2.2 mi | 6.9 |
| CENTRAL HIGH Cape Girardeau | 4.4 mi | 6.6 |
| PARKVIEW SCHOOL Cape Girardeau | 5.4 mi | — |
| JEFFERSON ELEM. Cape Girardeau | 5.8 mi | 4.5 |
| ST MARY CATHEDRAL SCHOOL Cape Girardeau | 6.1 mi | 7.9 |
| CENTRAL JR. HIGH Cape Girardeau | 6.5 mi | 3.9 |
| KELSO ELEM. Benton | 6.3 mi | 8.3 |
| CENTRAL MIDDLE Cape Girardeau | 6.6 mi | 7.4 |
| ST VINCENT DE PAUL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Cape Girardeau | 6.9 mi | 5.9 |
| GIRARDOT CENTER FOR YOUTH Cape Girardeau | 7.0 mi | — |
| EAGLE RIDGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Cape Girardeau | 7.1 mi | 6.6 |
| NOTRE DAME REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Cape Girardeau | 7.1 mi | 6.6 |
| FRANKLIN ELEM. Cape Girardeau | 7.5 mi | 7.8 |
| CLIPPARD ELEM. Cape Girardeau | 7.5 mi | 7.0 |
| ALMA SCHRADER ELEM. Cape Girardeau | 7.9 mi | 8.5 |
| ST DENIS SCHOOL Benton | 8.0 mi | 5.6 |
| BLANCHARD ELEM. Cape Girardeau | 8.1 mi | 6.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63780 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$73,512
Median Home Value
$158,100
Median Rent
$797/mo
Population
6,155
College Educated
19.2%
Homeownership
72.9%
Avg Commute
21.5 min
Poverty Rate
11.3%
Median Age
39.1
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BLANCHARD ELEM. Cape Girardeau, MO | 6.0 |
| COMBS ELEMENTARY Florissant, MO | 6.0 |
| DUCHESNE ELEMENTARY Florissant, MO | 6.0 |
| GATEWAY SCIENCE ACAD/ST LOUIS St. Louis, MO | 6.0 |
| HAWTHORN ELEMENTARY Camdenton, MO | 6.0 |
| HOLCOMB ELEM. Holcomb, MO | 6.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Scott City Elem.
What grades does Scott City Elem. serve?
Scott City Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Scott City Elem.?
Scott City Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 300 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scott City Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Scott City Elem. is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Scott City Elem. rank in MO?
Scott City Elem. ranks #1,297 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Scott City Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Scott City Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Scott City Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Scott City Elem. has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Scott City Elem. a charter school?
No, Scott City Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Scott City Elem. a Title I school?
No, Scott City Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Scott City Elem.?
60.3% of students at Scott City 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 300
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 60.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Scott County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.3%
- Phone
- (573) 264-2131
Resources & Links
District
SCOTT CITY R-I- District Enrollment
- 811
- Schools in District
- 3
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,401
- District Rank
- #3 of 3
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