Serving 116 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Nodaway-holt 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 116 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Nodaway-Holt Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Maitland, MO, encompassing approximately 203.8 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 12.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nodaway-holt Elementary School's student population of 116 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
116 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings
Nodaway-holt 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 Nodaway-holt Elementary School is 0.02, 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
#1272 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
White
99%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.5%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-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 Nodaway-holt Elementary School's ranking?
Nodaway-holt Elementary School is ranked #1272 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Nodaway-holt Elementary School?
116 students attend Nodaway-holt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Nodaway-holt Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nodaway-holt Elementary School?
Nodaway-holt Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Nodaway-holt Elementary School offer ?
Nodaway-holt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nodaway-holt Elementary School part of?
Nodaway-holt Elementary School is part of Nodaway-Holt R-VII School District.
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