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#268 of 399 private schools in MO

St Joseph Elementary School

Elementary School

405 HARRIS ST, Pilot Grove, MO 65276

Private

Enrollment

74

Student-Teacher

9.2:1

Score

5.8

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#268 of 399

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St Joseph Elementary School

5.8/10

Elementary School in Pilot Grove · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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6.9/10

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6.9/10

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About St Joseph Elementary School

St Joseph Elementary School is a private elementary school in Pilot Grove, MO. St Joseph Elementary School serves approximately 74 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. St Joseph Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #268 of 399 private schools in MO.

How it compares0.6 pts below MO schools
  • This school 5.8 · Average
  • MO avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 74 students, St Joseph Elementary School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 9.2:1 students to teachers, St Joseph Elementary School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

St Joseph Elementary School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How St Joseph Elementary School compares to the 2 public schools in Pilot Grove, MO

Student-Teacher Ratio
9.2:1
This School
vs
8.2:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
74
This School
vs
107
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.8
This School
vs
6.9
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 100% vs 0%
St Joseph Elementary School Pilot Grove Public Avg

All Schools in Pilot Grove

School Rating
St Joseph Elementary School (this school) 5.8
PILOT GROVE ELEM. 6.9
PILOT GROVE HIGH 6.9

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MO.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A- 7.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 9.2:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+ 7.4 / 10
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School Day Length 7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,252.8
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C- 2.3 / 10
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Diversity Index 0%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B- 5.2 / 10
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Enrollment 74
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in MO

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 100.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

405 HARRIS ST, Pilot Grove, MO 65276

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Joseph Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. New Franklin Elementary (rated 9.5/10, 13.6 miles away, in nearby New Franklin), which scores notably higher. Another option is HARDEMAN ELEM. (rated 8.1/10, 16.0 miles away, in nearby Marshall), which scores notably higher. Additionally, BUNCETON ELEM. (rated 7.9/10, 8.6 miles away, in nearby Bunceton), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Pilot Grove, see our Pilot Grove schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 16.8 mi
School Distance Rating
PILOT GROVE ELEM. Pilot Grove 0.3 mi 6.9
PILOT GROVE HIGH Pilot Grove 0.3 mi 6.9
BLACKWATER ELEM. Blackwater 8.8 mi 6.4
BUNCETON ELEM. Bunceton 8.6 mi 7.9
BUNCETON HIGH Bunceton 8.6 mi 5.6
BOONVILLE HIGH Boonville 9.0 mi 6.1
HANNAH COLE PRIMARY Boonville 9.0 mi 5.9
ZION LUTHERAN SCHOOL Bunceton 10.0 mi
OTTERVILLE ELEM. Otterville 12.6 mi 4.3
OTTERVILLE HIGH Otterville 12.6 mi 5.7
LAURA SPEED ELLIOTT MIDDLE Boonville 11.4 mi 4.0
SS PETER & PAUL SCHOOL Boonville 11.7 mi 5.7
DAVID BARTON ELEM. Boonville 11.7 mi 6.7
New Franklin Elementary New Franklin 13.6 mi 9.5
New Franklin Middle-High New Franklin 13.6 mi 5.7
HARDEMAN ELEM. Marshall 16.0 mi 8.1
ST ANDREW SCHOOL Tipton 16.7 mi 7.4
TIPTON ELEM. Tipton 16.7 mi 7.6
TIPTON HIGH Tipton 16.8 mi 5.4
TIPTON MIDDLE SCHOOL Tipton 16.8 mi 6.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 65276 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$77,083

Median Home Value

$182,900

Median Rent

$702/mo

Population

1,733

College Educated

20.8%

Homeownership

78.2%

Avg Commute

30.2 min

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Median Age

42.3

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COLLEGE PARK CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Columbia, MO 5.8
GILMAN CITY ELEM. Gilman City, MO 5.8
LEESVILLE ELEM. Clinton, MO 5.8
ST EUSTACHIUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Portageville, MO 5.8
BUNKER ELEM. Bunker, MO 5.7
LIVINGSTON CO. ELEM. Chula, MO 5.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Joseph Elementary School

What grades does St Joseph Elementary School serve?

St Joseph Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Joseph Elementary School?

St Joseph Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 74 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Joseph Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Joseph Elementary School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Joseph Elementary School rank in MO?

St Joseph Elementary School ranks #268 of 399 private schools in MO.

What is St Joseph Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Joseph Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Joseph Elementary School a private school?

Yes, St Joseph Elementary School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Joseph Elementary School a religious school?

St Joseph Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
28 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
41 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
74
Gender Split
57% M / 43% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
174 days
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Cooper County

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