Serving 137 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Polo 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 30-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 137 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Polo Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Polo, MO, covering approximately 98.6 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest area located about 9.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Polo Elementary School's student population of 137 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
137 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Once a Panther, Always a Panther
School Rankings
Polo 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 Polo Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#1439 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. 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 Polo Elementary School's ranking?
Polo Elementary School is ranked #1439 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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Polo Elementary School?
137 students attend Polo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Polo Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Polo Elementary School?
Polo Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Polo Elementary School offer ?
Polo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Polo Elementary School part of?
Polo Elementary School is part of Polo R-VII School District.
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