Polo Elementary School

300 W School St
Polo, MO 64671
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Polo Elementary School serves 135 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Polo Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 135 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in MO
  • Math Proficiency
    : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Polo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Polo Elementary School's student population of 135 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
135 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Polo Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Polo Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
Overall Testing Rank
#1367 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
2%
7%
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Black
3%
15%
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White
93%
70%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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Diversity Score
0.13
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Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 #1367 out of 2,092 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Polo Elementary School?
135 students attend Polo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Polo Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
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 13:1.
What grades does Polo Elementary School offer ?
Polo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Polo Elementary School part of?
Polo Elementary School is part of Polo R-VII School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 135 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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