Enrollment
250
Elementary
DISTRICT 207 · STATE 315
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NEW MADRID CO. R-I·NCES 290000401484
NEW MADRID ELEMENTARY
955 US HWY 61, NEW MADRID, MO 63869 · (573) 748-5568 · New Madrid County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL250 STUDENTS
B-
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Scored higher than 54% of Missouri public elementary schools
- CTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- A-Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Missouri public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
11.2:1
22 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.6:1 · STATE 12.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
250 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 | 17 | 7% |
| Kindergarten | 33 | 13% |
| Grade 1 | 30 | 12% |
| Grade 2 | 41 | 16% |
| Grade 3 | 31 | 12% |
| Grade 4 | 46 | 18% |
| Grade 5 | 52 | 21% |
This year's kindergarten class (33) is 37% smaller than its 5th grade class (52).
Student demographics
54%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 53% · 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
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
NEW MADRID ELEMENTARY→CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
Based on grade levels within NEW MADRID CO. R-I. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
MAP 2024-25 . % Proficient + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
25.8%
MO avg 44.9%
Math
33.5%
MO avg 43.8% . +10.2pp since 2021
What this means: On the MAP, Missouri's statewide test, about 26 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 34 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Missouri schools, those numbers are about 45 and 44. Math scores are up about 10 points since 2021.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Advanced | Proficient | Basic | Below Basic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 6.0% | 19.8% | 54.3% | 19.8% |
| Math | 12.9% | 20.6% | 38.7% | 27.5% |
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 | 25.8% | 33.5% |
| 2023-24 | 43.0% | 39.5% |
| 2022-23 | 27.0% | 23.4% |
| 2021-22 | N/A | 23.3% |
% Proficient + Advanced, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
34.2%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
22.4%
based on MO schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+11.8pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 34% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 22% typical for Missouri schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Missouri's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like NEW MADRID ELEMENTARY
NEW MADRID ELEMENTARY's state test result (34.2% proficient) is higher than 2 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW MADRID ELEMENTARY this school | 250 | 100.0% | 34.2% |
| EUGENE FIELD ELEM. POPLAR BLUFF | 227 | 100.0% | 57.3% |
| LILBOURN ELEMENTARY LILBOURN | 233 | 100.0% | 17.2% |
| SOUTHEAST ELEM. SIKESTON | 250 | 100.0% | 28.1% |
| BORDER STAR MONTESSORI KANSAS CITY | 251 | 100.0% | 51.3% |
| PORTAGEVILLE ELEM. PORTAGEVILLE | 311 | 100.0% | 65.9% |
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 NEW MADRID ELEMENTARY ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In New Madrid County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 34.2% | #668 of 1,002 | #2 of 6 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 33.5% | #697 of 1,019 ▼ 139 | #2 of 6 ▲ 1 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 25.8% | #853 of 1,018 ▼ 324 | #5 of 6 ▼ 1 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 250 | #823 of 1,294 | #3 of 7 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.2:1 | #175 of 950 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 54.0% | #274 of 953 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 100% | #3 of 1,165 | #3 of 6 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -8.4% | #480 of 684 | 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
250
+5 (+2%) vs 2020
-61% since 1990-91, when it was 647
Student : Teacher
11.2:1
was 12.3:1
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 | 250 | 22.3 | 11.2:1 | 100% (250) |
| 2023-24 | 250 | 20.8 | 12.1:1 | 100% (250) |
| 2022-23 | 280 | 20.8 | 13.5:1 | 100% (280) |
| 2020-21 | 245 | 20 | 12.3:1 | 99% (242) |
| 2017-18 | 273 | 18.8 | 14.5:1 | 66% (181) |
| 2015-16 | 305 | 22 | 13.9:1 | 72% (221) |
| 2010-11 | 300 | 23 | 13.0:1 | 59% (178) |
| 2000-01 | 391 | 32 | 12.2:1 | 69% (268) |
| 1990-91 | 647 | 44 | 14.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for NEW MADRID ELEMENTARY.
Since 2017-18: students down 8% (273 to 250); teachers up 18% (18.8 to 22.3).
About NEW MADRID ELEMENTARY
NEW MADRID ELEMENTARY is a small elementary school serving families in NEW MADRID, Missouri. There are 250 students enrolled, covering pre-K through 5. Across elementary schools in Missouri, the average enrollment is about 315.
NEW MADRID CO. R-I enrolls 1,259 students, and its 5 schools include NEW MADRID ELEMENTARY.
White students are 59% of those enrolled at NEW MADRID ELEMENTARY. Next come 33% Black and 6% multiracial. That compares with about 75% White among all New Madrid County residents. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 54%.
Based on 22.3 full-time-equivalent teachers, NEW MADRID ELEMENTARY has a ratio of 11.2:1. Across elementary schools in Missouri, the average ratio is 12.4:1. Income data for the school show 100% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Among Missouri public elementary schools, NEW MADRID ELEMENTARY outscored 54%, which works out to a B- on the allk12 Grade.
A school with NEW MADRID ELEMENTARY's lunch-eligibility share in Missouri is predicted to score 22.4%. NEW MADRID ELEMENTARY scores 34.2%, 11.8 points above that line.
Census data for New Madrid County show the median household earns about $51,881 a year, 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 13% of people live in poverty. Counting NEW MADRID ELEMENTARY, New Madrid County has 14 public schools.
CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL sits about 3.4 miles from NEW MADRID ELEMENTARY. Inside a five-mile radius, there are 3 other public schools. The school's 34.2% average proficiency ranks 7th among 9 nearby schools.
The school is in rural territory far from an urban area, according to its NCES locale (Rural: Remote).
Enrollment was essentially flat over 4 years: 245 in 2020-21, 250 in 2024-25. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 12.3:1 to 11.2:1.
On allk12, people connected to NEW MADRID ELEMENTARY can post about athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
New Madrid County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
15,731
Census ACS
Median income
$51,881
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
15%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
14
2,664 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in NEW MADRID CO. R-I
- CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 361 students
- CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 276 students
- LILBOURN ELEMENTARYElementary · 233 students
- MATTHEWS ELEMENTARYElementary · 139 students
- NEW MADRID R-I TECH SKILLS CTRHigh
Other schools in NEW MADRID
- CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 361 students
- CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 276 students
- NEW MADRID BEND YOUTH CTR.High
- NEW MADRID R-I TECH SKILLS CTRHigh
Nearby schools
- CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL3.4 mi · 276
- CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL3.5 mi · 361
- LILBOURN ELEMENTARY4.2 mi · 233
- MATTHEWS ELEMENTARY11.2 mi · 139
- EAST PRAIRIE HIGH14.6 mi · 301
- EAST PRAIRIE MIDDLE14.6 mi · 290
Frequently asked questions
About NEW MADRID ELEMENTARYWhat is the total enrollment at NEW MADRID ELEMENTARY?
NEW MADRID ELEMENTARY enrolls approximately 250 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does NEW MADRID ELEMENTARY serve?
NEW MADRID ELEMENTARY serves grades PK-05.
How many students per teacher at NEW MADRID ELEMENTARY?
Approximately 11.2:1 students per teacher at NEW MADRID ELEMENTARY.
What is the student diversity at NEW MADRID ELEMENTARY?
Student demographics at NEW MADRID ELEMENTARY are roughly 59% White, 2% Hispanic, 33% Black, 6% Two or more.
Is NEW MADRID ELEMENTARY public or private?
NEW MADRID ELEMENTARY is a public K-12 school, overseen by NEW MADRID CO. R-I.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.