Excellent
#228 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 10% in state
Worth Co. Elementary
Elementary School · Worth Co. R-iii · Grant City, MO
A Worth Co. R-iii elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
510 EAST AVENUE, Grant City, MO 64456
- Math 68% vs MO 47% (2025)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Worth Co. Elementary score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 23 points since 2020, reaching 68% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* 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
50.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Worth Co. 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,293
Median home value
$90,600
Median rent
$362/mo
College educated
18.8%
Homeownership
76.4%
Poverty rate
20.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64456; 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.
Worth Co. R-iii
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,695NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Worth Co. Elementary is listed in WORTH CO. R-III; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Worth Co. Elementary
Worth Co. Elementary is a public elementary school in Grant City, MO, part of Worth Co. R-iii, serving approximately 158 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #228 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Worth Co. Elementary
What grades does Worth Co. Elementary serve?
Worth Co. Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Worth Co. Elementary?
Worth Co. Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 158 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Worth Co. Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Worth Co. Elementary is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Worth Co. Elementary rank in MO?
Worth Co. Elementary ranks #228 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Worth Co. Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Worth Co. Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Worth Co. Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Worth Co. Elementary has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Worth Co. Elementary a charter school?
No, Worth Co. Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Worth Co. Elementary a Title I school?
No, Worth Co. Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Worth Co. Elementary?
50.6% of students at Worth Co. 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 158
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Worth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.4%
- Phone
- (660) 564-3320
- Area population (ZIP 64456)
- 1,396
- Area average commute
- 30.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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 · 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.
- 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 64456; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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