Mallory Elementary School

315 S Hickory
Buffalo, MO 65622
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 719 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Mallory 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 30% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 719 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mallory Elementary School's student population of 719 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
719 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Mallory 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 Mallory Elementary School is 0.17, 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.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1512 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
30%
40%
36%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
91%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mallory Elementary School's ranking?
Mallory Elementary School is ranked #1512 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Mallory Elementary School?
719 students attend Mallory Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Mallory Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mallory Elementary School?
Mallory Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mallory Elementary School offer ?
Mallory Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mallory Elementary School part of?
Mallory Elementary School is part of Dallas County R-I School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 719 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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