Very Good
#825 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 37% in state
Shell Knob Elem.
Elementary School · Shell Knob 78 · Shell Knob, MO
A Shell Knob 78 elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
24400 STATE HWY 39, Shell Knob, MO 65747
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Shell Knob Elem. score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Shell Knob 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated933/100K
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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
$51,795
Median home value
$252,600
Median rent
$773/mo
College educated
14.8%
Homeownership
88.9%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65747; 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.
Shell Knob 78
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $24,201NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Shell Knob Elem. is listed in SHELL KNOB 78; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shell Knob Elem.
Shell Knob Elem. is a public elementary school in Shell Knob, MO, part of Shell Knob 78, serving approximately 114 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #825 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shell Knob Elem.
What grades does Shell Knob Elem. serve?
Shell Knob Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Shell Knob Elem.?
Shell Knob Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 114 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shell Knob Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Shell Knob Elem. is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shell Knob Elem. rank in MO?
Shell Knob Elem. ranks #825 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Shell Knob Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Shell Knob Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Shell Knob Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shell Knob Elem. has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Shell Knob Elem. a charter school?
No, Shell Knob Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shell Knob Elem. a Title I school?
No, Shell Knob Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shell Knob Elem.?
100.0% of students at Shell Knob 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 114
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Barry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.2%
- Phone
- (417) 858-6743
- Area population (ZIP 65747)
- 3,957
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 59.7
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 65747; 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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