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#1478 of 2,221 schools in MO
Strafford Elem.
Elementary School · Strafford R-vi · Strafford, MO
A Strafford R-vi elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.
310 W MCCABE, Strafford, MO 65757
- Math 50% vs MO 49% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Strafford Elem. score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2021, to 49% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Strafford 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,435/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Strafford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,809
Median home value
$231,200
Median rent
$1,007/mo
College educated
24.2%
Homeownership
87.2%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65757; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Strafford R-vi
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $9,909NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Strafford Elem. is listed in STRAFFORD R-VI; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Strafford Elem.
Strafford Elem. is a public elementary school in Strafford, MO, part of Strafford R-vi, serving approximately 198 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,478 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Strafford Elem.
What grades does Strafford Elem. serve?
Strafford Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Strafford Elem.?
Strafford Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 198 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Strafford Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Strafford Elem. is 5.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Strafford Elem. rank in MO?
Strafford Elem. ranks #1,478 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Strafford Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Strafford Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Strafford Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Strafford Elem. has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Strafford Elem. a charter school?
No, Strafford Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Strafford Elem. a Title I school?
No, Strafford Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Strafford Elem.?
38.4% of students at Strafford 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 198
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Greene County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.4%
- Phone
- (417) 736-7000
- Area population (ZIP 65757)
- 8,030
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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)
- State assessments · 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 65757; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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