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Puxico Elementary School

481 N Bedford St
Puxico, MO 63960
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7/
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Top 50%
Tel: (573) 222-3542
www.puxico.k12.mo.us
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Puxico Elementary School serves 373 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Puxico Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 373 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in MO
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)

School Overview

Puxico Elementary School's student population of 373 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
373 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Puxico Elementary School is ranked within the top 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 Puxico Elementary School is 0.06, 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
#822 out of 2092 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
n/a
7%
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Black
1%
15%
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White
97%
70%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MO.
Diversity Score
0.06
0.49
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Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Puxico Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Puxico R-VIII School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Puxico Elementary School's ranking?

Puxico Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Most improved public schools (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

How many students attend Puxico Elementary School?

373 students attend Puxico Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

97% of Puxico Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Puxico Elementary School?

Puxico Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does Puxico Elementary School offer ?

Puxico Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Puxico Elementary School part of?

Puxico Elementary School is part of Puxico R-VIII School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 373 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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