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#1642 of 2,221 schools in MO
Sturgeon Elementary
Elementary School · Sturgeon R-v · Sturgeon, MO
A Sturgeon R-v elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
210 W PATTON ST, Sturgeon, MO 65284
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 44% vs MO 47% (2025)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sturgeon Elementary score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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 30 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Sturgeon Elementary 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average264/100K
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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
$86,959
Median home value
$184,000
Median rent
$886/mo
College educated
30.6%
Homeownership
74.7%
Poverty rate
2.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65284; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnydale Sda Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 3.7 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Moca-sEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | K–12 | Not available | 1,747 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Sturgeon R-v
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $3,439NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sturgeon Elementary is listed in STURGEON R-V; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sturgeon Elementary
Sturgeon Elementary is a public elementary school in Sturgeon, MO, part of Sturgeon R-v, serving approximately 224 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,642 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sturgeon Elementary
What grades does Sturgeon Elementary serve?
Sturgeon Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Sturgeon Elementary?
Sturgeon Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 224 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sturgeon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sturgeon Elementary is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sturgeon Elementary rank in MO?
Sturgeon Elementary ranks #1,642 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Sturgeon Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sturgeon Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Sturgeon Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sturgeon Elementary has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sturgeon Elementary a charter school?
No, Sturgeon Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sturgeon Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sturgeon Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sturgeon Elementary?
42.4% of students at Sturgeon Elementary 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
- 224
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Boone County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.6%
- Phone
- (573) 687-3519
- Area population (ZIP 65284)
- 2,172
- Area average commute
- 31.8 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
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 · 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)
- 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 65284; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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