Serving 871 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Clever Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 871 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: CLEVER ELEM.'s attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Clever, MO, covering approximately 64.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.7 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 7.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clever Elementary School's student population of 871 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
871 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Clever 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 Clever Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1328 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
White
94%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.5%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clever Elementary School's ranking?
Clever Elementary School is ranked #1328 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Clever Elementary School often compared to?
Clever Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clever High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Clever Elementary School?
871 students attend Clever Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Clever Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clever Elementary School?
Clever Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Clever Elementary School offer ?
Clever Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clever Elementary School part of?
Clever Elementary School is part of Clever R-V School District.
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