Clopton Elementary School
Clopton Elementary School serves 227 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Clopton Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 227 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clopton Elementary School's student population of 227 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
227 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Clopton Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Clopton Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#610 out of 2092 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%

Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%

Hispanic
n/a
7%

Black
1%
15%

White
96%
70%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Clopton Elementary School?
227 students attend Clopton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Clopton Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clopton Elementary School?
Clopton Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Clopton Elementary School offer ?
Clopton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Clopton Elementary School part of?
Clopton Elementary School is part of Pike County R-III School District.
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