Serving 36 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Callao Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Callao Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Callao Elementary School's student population of 36 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
36 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Thu. May 7, 2026
School Motto
Educate. Empower.
School Rankings
Callao Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Callao Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1529 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
83%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Callao Elementary School's ranking?
Callao Elementary School is ranked #1529 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Callao Elementary School often compared to?
Callao Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Atlanta Elementary School, Macon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Callao Elementary School?
36 students attend Callao Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Callao Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Callao Elementary School?
Callao Elementary School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Callao Elementary School offer ?
Callao Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Callao Elementary School part of?
Callao Elementary School is part of Callao C-8 School District.
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