Serving 93 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Plainview 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 93 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Plainview Elementary's attendance zone is located in Ava, MO, covering an area of approximately 52 square miles and encompassing the entire school district. Parents can typically expect a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 16.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Plainview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Plainview Elementary School's student population of 93 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
93 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Plainview 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 Plainview Elementary School is 0.04, 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
#1834 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
98%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2011–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.2%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plainview Elementary School's ranking?
Plainview Elementary School is ranked #1834 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Plainview Elementary School often compared to?
Plainview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ava Middle School, Ava Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Plainview Elementary School?
93 students attend Plainview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Plainview Elementary School students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Plainview Elementary School?
Plainview Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Plainview Elementary School offer ?
Plainview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Plainview Elementary School part of?
Plainview Elementary School is part of Plainview R-VIII School District.
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