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#1684 of 2,221 schools in MO
Tarkio Elementary
Elementary School · Tarkio R-i · Tarkio, MO
A Tarkio R-i elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1201 PINE ST, Tarkio, MO 64491
- Math 36% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs MO 47% (2024)
- 8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tarkio Elementary score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 36% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Tarkio 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,063
Median home value
$90,700
Median rent
$610/mo
College educated
20.8%
Homeownership
69.1%
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64491; 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.
Tarkio R-i
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,866NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tarkio Elementary is listed in TARKIO R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tarkio Elementary
Tarkio Elementary is a public elementary school in Tarkio, MO, part of Tarkio R-i, serving approximately 160 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,684 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tarkio Elementary
What grades does Tarkio Elementary serve?
Tarkio Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Tarkio Elementary?
Tarkio Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 160 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tarkio Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tarkio Elementary is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tarkio Elementary rank in MO?
Tarkio Elementary ranks #1,684 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Tarkio Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Tarkio Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Tarkio Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tarkio Elementary has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Tarkio Elementary a charter school?
No, Tarkio Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tarkio Elementary a Title I school?
No, Tarkio Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tarkio Elementary?
45.6% of students at Tarkio 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
- 160
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Atchison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.5%
- Phone
- (660) 736-4177
- Area population (ZIP 64491)
- 1,642
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 48.8
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 · 2024 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 MAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments / 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 64491; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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