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Stark Elem.
Elementary School · MO SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
505 E 5TH ST, Fulton, MO 65251
Enrollment
22
Student-Teacher
4.4:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
22
Student-Teacher
4.4:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Stark Elem.
Stark Elem. is a public elementary school in Fulton, MO, part of the MO SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF. The school serves approximately 22 students in grades Kindergarten – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 4.4:1. Students demonstrate 25% proficiency in math and 25% in reading/language arts.
Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $63,750, where 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a distant town setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 22 students, Stark Elem. is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
With a student-teacher ratio of 4.4:1, Stark Elem. offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 22 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.4:1
- Address
- 505 E 5TH ST, Fulton, MO 65251
- Website
- msd.k12.mo.us
- Phone
- (573) 592-2535
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
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Test Scores MO EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 6 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: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Performance Trends
Math proficiency has remained stable from 25% (2019) to 25% (2022). Reading/ELA proficiency has remained stable from 25% (2019) to 25% (2022).
Location
505 E 5TH ST, Fulton, MO 65251
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Stark Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. SOUTH CALLAWAY ELEM. (rated 8.7/10, 11.4 miles away, in nearby Mokane). Another option is SOUTH CALLAWAY EARLY CHD PK-02 (rated 7.5/10, 11.4 miles away, in nearby Mokane). Additionally, ST PETER CATHOLIC SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 0.8 miles away). For more schools in Fulton, see our Fulton schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 11.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| WHEELER HIGH Fulton | 0.1 mi | — |
| WHEELER MIDDLE Fulton | 0.1 mi | — |
| FULTON MIDDLE Fulton | 0.4 mi | 6.9 |
| BUSH ELEM. Fulton | 0.5 mi | 4.7 |
| ST PETER CATHOLIC SCHOOL Fulton | 0.8 mi | 7.2 |
| FULTON EARLY CHILDHOOD CNTR Fulton | 1.1 mi | 7.0 |
| BARTLEY ELEM. Fulton | 1.1 mi | 4.5 |
| MCINTIRE ELEM. Fulton | 0.9 mi | 5.5 |
| FULTON TREATMENT CTR. Fulton | 1.3 mi | 7.8 |
| FULTON SR. HIGH Fulton | 1.5 mi | 4.8 |
| KINGDOM CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF CALAWAY COUNTY Fulton | 1.5 mi | 6.4 |
| SHEPHERDSFIELD SCHOOL Fulton | 4.1 mi | — |
| NORTH CALLAWAY HIGH Kingdom City | 7.7 mi | 5.6 |
| HATTON-MCCREDIE ELEM. Kingdom City | 9.2 mi | 6.9 |
| SOUTH CALLAWAY EARLY CHD PK-02 Mokane | 11.4 mi | 7.5 |
| SOUTH CALLAWAY ELEM. Mokane | 11.4 mi | 8.7 |
| SOUTH CALLAWAY MIDDLE Mokane | 11.4 mi | 7.9 |
| SOUTH CALLAWAY HIGH Mokane | 11.6 mi | 6.3 |
| NORTH CALLAWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL Auxvasse | 11.8 mi | 5.1 |
| NEW BLOOMFIELD HIGH New Bloomfield | 11.8 mi | 3.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 65251 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$63,750
Median Home Value
$172,200
Median Rent
$830/mo
Population
22,077
College Educated
25.6%
Homeownership
70%
Avg Commute
21.5 min
Poverty Rate
12.2%
Median Age
36.9
Community Profile
The community surrounding Stark Elem. has a median household income of $63,750. It is an area where 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $172,200, with a median rent of $830/month. The area has a poverty rate of 12.2%. The average commute for residents is 22 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Stark Elem.
What grades does Stark Elem. serve?
Stark Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Stark Elem.?
Stark Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 22 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stark Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Stark Elem. is 4.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Stark Elem.?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, Stark Elem. has 25.0% math proficiency and 25.0% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is Stark Elem. a charter school?
No, Stark Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stark Elem. a Title I school?
No, Stark Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stark Elem.?
13.6% of students at Stark 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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Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- Elevated (1,319/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Fulton). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 22
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 13.6%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Callaway County
- Phone
- (573) 592-2535
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
MO SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF- District Enrollment
- 51
- Schools in District
- 3
Other Schools in This District
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