Serving 111 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Mound City Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 111 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mound City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Mound City Elementary School's student population of 111 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
111 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Home of the Panthers
School Rankings
Mound City Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mound City Elementary School is 0.12, 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
#4 out of 2076 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
94%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mound City Elementary School's ranking?
Mound City Elementary School is ranked #4 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Mound City Elementary School?
111 students attend Mound City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Mound City Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mound City Elementary School?
Mound City Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mound City Elementary School offer ?
Mound City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mound City Elementary School part of?
Mound City Elementary School is part of Mound City R-II School District.
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