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#1352 of 2,221 schools in MO
Southwest Livingston Co R-1 EL
Elementary School · Southwest Livingston Co. R-i · Ludlow, MO
A Southwest Livingston Co. R-i elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4944 HWY DD, Ludlow, MO 64656
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 10:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southwest Livingston Co R-1 EL score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (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
53.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Southwest Livingston Co R-1 EL 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average265/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$60,000
Median home value
$103,800
Median rent
$643/mo
College educated
11.5%
Homeownership
65.1%
Poverty rate
17.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64656; 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.
Southwest Livingston Co. R-i
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,103NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southwest Livingston Co R-1 EL is listed in SOUTHWEST LIVINGSTON CO. R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southwest Livingston Co R-1 EL
Southwest Livingston Co R-1 EL is a public elementary school in Ludlow, MO, part of Southwest Livingston Co. R-i, serving approximately 80 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,352 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southwest Livingston Co R-1 EL
What grades does Southwest Livingston Co R-1 EL serve?
Southwest Livingston Co R-1 EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Southwest Livingston Co R-1 EL?
Southwest Livingston Co R-1 EL has an enrollment of approximately 80 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Livingston Co R-1 EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest Livingston Co R-1 EL is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southwest Livingston Co R-1 EL rank in MO?
Southwest Livingston Co R-1 EL ranks #1,352 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Southwest Livingston Co R-1 EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Southwest Livingston Co R-1 EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Southwest Livingston Co R-1 EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southwest Livingston Co R-1 EL has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Southwest Livingston Co R-1 EL a charter school?
No, Southwest Livingston Co R-1 EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southwest Livingston Co R-1 EL a Title I school?
No, Southwest Livingston Co R-1 EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southwest Livingston Co R-1 EL?
53.8% of students at Southwest Livingston Co R-1 EL 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
- 80
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Livingston County
- Phone
- (660) 738-4433
- Area population (ZIP 64656)
- 216
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 64656; 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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