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#1506 of 2,221 schools in MO

Truman Elem.

Elementary School · Meramec Valley R-iii · Pacific, MO

A Meramec Valley R-iii elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

101 INDIAN WARPATH DR, Pacific, MO 63069

  • Math 45% vs MO 48% (2024)
  • Reading 34% vs MO 49% (2024)
  • 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.23 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.5% (2024 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.2% (2024 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg-2.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2024 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2024 MAP)
vs. Expected-5.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
District spending per student$12,973
Chronic Absenteeism30.8%

Students at Truman Elem. score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency45%(2024 MAP)
School
State
48%(2024 MAP)
ELA Proficiency34%(2024 MAP)
School
State
49%(2024 MAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 18 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 39% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
45%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · 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 32 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

49.3%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Truman Elem. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,321/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pacific), 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

$74,063

Median home value

$271,200

Median rent

$913/mo

College educated

30.1%

Homeownership

73.7%

Poverty rate

4.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63069; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Zitzman Elem.Enrollment path unverified3.4K–41.4 mi339Compare →
St Bridget Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–82.0 mi124Compare →
Coleman Elem.Enrollment path unverified7.4K–43.8 mi205Compare →
Nike Elem.Enrollment path unverified3.8PK–4Not available199Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Meramec Valley R-iii

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#3 of 9
District spending per student
$12,973NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Truman Elem. is listed in MERAMEC VALLEY R-III; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Truman Elem.

Truman Elem. is a public elementary school in Pacific, MO, part of Meramec Valley R-iii, serving approximately 201 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,506 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Truman Elem.

What grades does Truman Elem. serve?

Truman Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Truman Elem.?

Truman Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 201 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Truman Elem.?

The student-teacher ratio at Truman Elem. is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Truman Elem. rank in MO?

Truman Elem. ranks #1,506 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Truman Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Truman Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Truman Elem.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Truman Elem. has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Truman Elem. a charter school?

No, Truman Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Truman Elem. a Title I school?

No, Truman Elem. is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Truman Elem.?

49.3% of students at Truman 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
201
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Franklin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.8%
Area population (ZIP 63069)
14,760
Area average commute
31 min
Area median age
44.7
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 · 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.
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)
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 63069; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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