Enrollment
101
Elementary
STATE 315
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BLACKWATER R-II·NCES 290519000069
BLACKWATER ELEM.
300 DODDRIDGE AVE., BLACKWATER, MO 65322 · (660) 846-2461 · Cooper County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL101 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
7.0:1
15 FTE teachers
STATE 12.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
44%
44 students
STATE 54%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 15 | 15% |
| Kindergarten | 13 | 13% |
| Grade 1 | 7 | 7% |
| Grade 2 | 9 | 9% |
| Grade 3 | 13 | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 10 | 10% |
| Grade 5 | 7 | 7% |
| Grade 6 | 7 | 7% |
| Grade 7 | 13 | 13% |
| Grade 8 | 7 | 7% |
Student demographics
15%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 52% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
MAP 2024-25 . % Proficient + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
43.3%
MO avg 44.9% . +7.5pp since 2021
What this means: On the MAP, Missouri's statewide test, about 43 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level. The Missouri average is about 45 of 100. Reading and writing scores are up about 8 points since 2021.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Advanced | Proficient | Basic | Below Basic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 18.8% | 24.5% | 47.1% | 9.4% |
Share of tested students at each MAP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
MAP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 43.3% | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 41.4% | 43.3% |
| 2022-23 | N/A | 30.0% |
| 2021-22 | 35.8% | N/A |
% Proficient + Advanced, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Schools most like BLACKWATER ELEM.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLACKWATER ELEM. this school | 101 | 43.6% | N/A |
| EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Kahoka | 98 | 44.9% | N/A |
| HARDIN-CENTRAL ELEM. HARDIN | 110 | 40.9% | N/A |
| AMAZONIA ELEM. AMAZONIA | 100 | 43.0% | 48.8% |
| MARION CO. ELEM. PHILADELPHIA | 109 | 40.4% | 77.6% |
| ATLANTA ELEM. ATLANTA | 112 | 40.2% | 58.0% |
Matched among Missouri elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where BLACKWATER ELEM. ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In Cooper County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 43.3% | #478 of 1,019 ▲ 273 | N/A |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 43.3% | #513 of 1,018 ▲ 44 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 101 | #1,168 of 1,294 | #4 of 7 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 43.6% | #758 of 1,165 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
101
+13 (+15%) vs 2020
-19% since 1990-91, when it was 124
Student : Teacher
7.0:1
was 6.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 101 | 14.5 | 7.0:1 | 44% (44) |
| 2023-24 | 84 | 14.1 | 6.0:1 | 51% (43) |
| 2022-23 | 78 | 14.5 | 5.4:1 | 94% (73) |
| 2020-21 | 88 | 14 | 6.3:1 | 49% (43) |
| 2017-18 | 112 | 13.9 | 8.1:1 | 60% (67) |
| 2015-16 | 110 | 12 | 9.2:1 | 57% (63) |
| 2010-11 | 123 | 12 | 10.3:1 | 41% (51) |
| 2000-01 | 130 | 10 | 13.0:1 | 0% (0) |
| 1990-91 | 124 | 14 | 8.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for BLACKWATER ELEM..
Since 2017-18: students down 10% (112 to 101); teachers up 4% (13.9 to 14.5).
About BLACKWATER ELEM.
BLACKWATER, Missouri, is home to BLACKWATER ELEM., a very small elementary school. Its grade span covers pre-K through 8, with 101 students on the rolls. Elementary schools in Missouri average about 315 students, which makes this school 68% below average.
BLACKWATER ELEM. is listed under BLACKWATER R-II in federal data.
Roughly 92% of students at BLACKWATER ELEM. are White. Other students are 5% multiracial and 3% Black. Cooper County residents are about 88% White, a similar share. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 15%.
BLACKWATER ELEM. reported 14.5 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, a ratio of 7.0:1. Elementary schools in Missouri average 12.4:1, 5.5 more students per teacher than here. There are 44 students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, 44% of enrollment. The rate at public schools in Cooper County averages 75%, higher than here.
In Cooper County, where the school is located, median household income comes to about $70,625, about 24% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 10%. The county has 17 public schools and about 2,425 students.
Among nearby public schools, HARDEMAN ELEM. is closest at about 7.5 miles. There are 3 more public schools inside ten miles.
Under the NCES locale system, BLACKWATER ELEM. is Rural: Remote.
Enrollment in 2024-25 stood at 101, compared with 88 in 2020-21.
On allk12, people connected to BLACKWATER ELEM. can post about pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Members of the school community can share what they know.
Cooper County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
16,824
Census ACS
Median income
$70,625
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
17
2,425 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- HARDEMAN ELEM.7.5 mi · 64
- PILOT GROVE ELEM.8.7 mi · 72
- PILOT GROVE HIGH8.7 mi · 128
- BOONVILLE HIGH12.3 mi · 527
- HANNAH COLE PRIMARY12.5 mi · 419
- Tom Butterfield Early Chld Ctr12.8 mi · 140
Frequently asked questions
About BLACKWATER ELEM.What is the total enrollment at BLACKWATER ELEM.?
BLACKWATER ELEM. enrolls approximately 101 students in grades PK-08.
Is BLACKWATER ELEM. an elementary, middle, or high school?
BLACKWATER ELEM. is an elementary school covering grades PK-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at BLACKWATER ELEM.?
The student-to-teacher ratio at BLACKWATER ELEM. is approximately 7.0:1 (15 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at BLACKWATER ELEM.?
At BLACKWATER ELEM., the student body is approximately 92% White, 3% Black, 5% Two or more.
Is BLACKWATER ELEM. public or private?
BLACKWATER ELEM. is a public K-12 school, overseen by BLACKWATER R-II.
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