Very Good
#518 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 23% in state
Tipton Elem.
Elementary School · Tipton R-vi · Tipton, MO
A Tipton R-vi elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
334 US Highway 50 West, Tipton, MO 65081
- Math 43% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs MO 46% (2025)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tipton Elem. score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2021, reaching 43% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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 35 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Tipton 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 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,653
Median home value
$148,200
Median rent
$774/mo
College educated
12.9%
Homeownership
69.5%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65081; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4 | K–8 | 0.1 mi | 97 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Tipton R-vi
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,625NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tipton Elem. is listed in TIPTON R-VI; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tipton Elem.
Tipton Elem. is a public elementary school in Tipton, MO, part of Tipton R-vi, serving approximately 265 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #518 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tipton Elem.
What grades does Tipton Elem. serve?
Tipton Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Tipton Elem.?
Tipton Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 265 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tipton Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Tipton Elem. is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tipton Elem. rank in MO?
Tipton Elem. ranks #518 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Tipton Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Tipton Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Tipton Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tipton Elem. has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Tipton Elem. a charter school?
No, Tipton Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tipton Elem. a Title I school?
No, Tipton Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tipton Elem.?
47.5% of students at Tipton 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 265
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Moniteau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.2%
- Phone
- (660) 433-2213
- Area population (ZIP 65081)
- 4,377
- Area median age
- 35.5
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 65081; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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