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HERMITAGE ELEM.

23824 Polk Street, HERMITAGE, MO 65668 · (417) 745-6277 · Hickory County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL138 STUDENTS
Enrollment
138
Elementary
DISTRICT 96 · STATE 315
Student : Teacher
10.2:1
14 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.3:1 · STATE 12.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
138 students
DISTRICT 100% · 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
Pre-K
22
Kindergarten
18
Grade 1
25
Grade 2
13
Grade 3
22
Grade 4
24
Grade 5
14
Student demographics
White
98%
DISTRICT 97% · STATE 67%
Hispanic
1%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 9%
Black
1%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 15%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
49%
Female
51%

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Test scores

MO DVT (Growth) 2024-25 . Growth Percentile vs Peers
English Language Arts
48.2%
MO avg 49.5% . -10.1pp since 2023
Math
39.7%
MO avg 48.7% . -37.1pp since 2023
Source: MO DVT (Growth). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
59.1%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
49.4%
based on MO schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+9.7pp
above demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
138
+13 (+10%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
10.2:1
was 10.2:1
% White
98%
was 96%
% Hispanic
1%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About HERMITAGE ELEM.

HERMITAGE ELEM. operates as a close-knit elementary school in HERMITAGE, Missouri, part of HERMITAGE R-IV. Current enrollment sits at 138 students spanning grades pre-K through 5. By comparison, Missouri's public schools average about 315 students each, so HERMITAGE ELEM. sits 56% below that benchmark.

HERMITAGE R-IV comprises 3 schools with combined enrollment of 289 students; HERMITAGE ELEM. is among them.

For racial and ethnic makeup, HERMITAGE ELEM. records that the student body is overwhelmingly White (98%). That composition is broadly in line with Hickory County as a whole.

Looking at school resources, HERMITAGE ELEM. shows 14 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 10.2:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 12.4:1, putting HERMITAGE ELEM. tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 100% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy. That share is noticeably above Hickory County's rate of about 60%.

With demographic context factored in, HERMITAGE ELEM. sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 49.4%; this one delivers 59.1%.

In the surrounding community, ACS estimates for Hickory County put median household income runs about $39,390, 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 14% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Hickory County's 10 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,618 students), HERMITAGE ELEM. is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: HERMITAGE HIGH, around 0.0 miles off. Within five miles, there are 4 other public schools. Among the 9 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), HERMITAGE ELEM. ranks 3rd on composite proficiency, higher than the local average of 48.2%.

The campus sits in a rural setting.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at HERMITAGE ELEM. has grew 10%, going from 125 students in 2018 to 138 in 2025.

On the community side, the feed for HERMITAGE ELEM. typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Hickory County at a glance

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Population
8,585
Census ACS
Median income
$39,390
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
13%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
10
1,618 students

Quick facts

School name
HERMITAGE ELEM.
District
HERMITAGE R-IV
Address
23824 Polk Street, HERMITAGE, MO 65668
Phone
(417) 745-6277
County
Hickory County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
138
Teachers (FTE)
14
Student–teacher ratio
10.2:1
Free/Reduced lunch
138 (100%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
291431000648
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About HERMITAGE ELEM.
How large is HERMITAGE ELEM.?
HERMITAGE ELEM. enrolls approximately 138 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does HERMITAGE ELEM. serve?
HERMITAGE ELEM. serves grades PK-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at HERMITAGE ELEM.?
The student-to-teacher ratio at HERMITAGE ELEM. is approximately 10.2:1 (14 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at HERMITAGE ELEM.?
At HERMITAGE ELEM., the student body is approximately 98% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Black.
Is HERMITAGE ELEM. public or private?
HERMITAGE ELEM. is a public K-12 school, overseen by HERMITAGE R-IV.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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