Enrollment
34
Elementary
DISTRICT 34 · STATE 315
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MALTA BEND R-V·NCES 291992001059
Malta Bend Elementary School
200 S Linn, Malta Bend, MO 65339 · (660) 595-2371 · Saline County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL34 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
6.0:1
6 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 5.4:1 · STATE 12.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
34 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, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 6 | 18% |
| Kindergarten | 4 | 12% |
| Grade 1 | 7 | 21% |
| Grade 2 | 1 | 3% |
| Grade 3 | 5 | 15% |
| Grade 4 | 4 | 12% |
| Grade 5 | 5 | 15% |
| Grade 6 | 2 | 6% |
Student demographics
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
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Malta Bend Elementary School→Malta Bend High School
Based on grade levels within MALTA BEND R-V. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
QUIET COMMUNITY
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Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In Saline County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 34 | #1,279 of 1,294 | #11 of 11 |
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4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
34
-7 (-17%) vs 2020
-59% since 1990-91, when it was 83
Student : Teacher
6.0:1
was 8.2:1
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 | 34 | 5.7 | 6.0:1 | 100% (34) |
| 2023-24 | 38 | 6.3 | 6.1:1 | 100% (38) |
| 2022-23 | 30 | 5.8 | 5.2:1 | 90% (27) |
| 2020-21 | 41 | 5 | 8.2:1 | 93% (38) |
| 2017-18 | 53 | 7 | 7.6:1 | 58% (31) |
| 2015-16 | 38 | 8 | 4.8:1 | 92% (35) |
| 2010-11 | 57 | 6 | 9.5:1 | 60% (34) |
| 2000-01 | 66 | 9 | 7.3:1 | 95% (63) |
| 1990-91 | 83 | 11 | 7.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Malta Bend Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 36% (53 to 34); teachers down 19% (7 to 5.7).
About Malta Bend Elementary School
The public elementary school Malta Bend Elementary School is located in Malta Bend, Missouri. Enrollment is 34 students in 2024-25, and the school serves pre-K through 6. Against the 315-student average for elementary schools in Missouri, enrollment here is 89% lower.
MALTA BEND R-V runs Malta Bend Elementary School along with 1 other school, enrolling 67 students in total.
White students are the large majority at Malta Bend Elementary School, with 97% of enrollment. The next largest groups are 3% Hispanic. In Saline County overall, about 79% of residents are White.
Dividing enrollment by its 5.7 full-time-equivalent teachers gives a ratio of about 6.0:1. The average ratio among elementary schools in Missouri is 12.4:1, higher than at this school. Malta Bend Elementary School reports 100% of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Across public schools in Saline County, the average is 55%.
Saline County has these Census figures: median household income is about $57,931, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 23%, and roughly 12% of residents are in poverty. Malta Bend Elementary School is among the 20 public schools in Saline County.
The closest public school to Malta Bend Elementary School is Malta Bend High School, less than a tenth of a mile away. Within ten miles of Malta Bend Elementary School, there are 6 other public schools.
Federal data place Malta Bend Elementary School in the Rural: Distant locale, which means it is in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
The 2024-25 enrollment of 34 was 17% lower than in 2020-21, when it was 41. Students per teacher fell from 8.2 in 2020-21 to 6.0 in 2024-25.
Discussions about Malta Bend Elementary School may include school safety, transportation, and start times. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Saline County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
23,231
Census ACS
Median income
$57,931
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
20
3,543 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- Malta Bend High School0.0 mi · 33
- WAVERLY REGIONAL YOUTH CTR.8.4 mi · 28
- SANTA FE ELEM.8.8 mi · 152
- PRAIRIE VIEW SCHOOL9.1 mi · 6
- Northwest 5th Grade Center9.7 mi · 178
- MARSHALL SR. HIGH9.8 mi · 827
Frequently asked questions
About Malta Bend Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Malta Bend Elementary School?
Malta Bend Elementary School enrolls approximately 34 students in grades PK-06.
Is Malta Bend Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Malta Bend Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Malta Bend Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Malta Bend Elementary School is approximately 6.0:1 (6 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Malta Bend Elementary School?
Malta Bend Elementary School reports a student body of 97% White, 3% Hispanic.
Who oversees Malta Bend Elementary School?
Malta Bend Elementary School is overseen by MALTA BEND R-V in Saline County.
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