Elementary Schools in East Buchanan County C-1 (025076)

Summary:

East Buchanan County C-1 in Missouri is home to a single standout elementary school, East Buchanan Elementary. This small school of 298 students consistently outperforms the state average on academic assessments, with over 56% of 3rd graders proficient or better in Mathematics compared to the state's 41.4%. The school's statewide ranking has improved significantly in recent years, moving from 333 out of 898 Missouri elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 206 out of 900 in 2024-2025. The East Buchanan County C-1 school district as a whole is also highly regarded, ranking 50 out of 367 districts in the state and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

East Buchanan Elementary's strong academic performance is complemented by its efficient resource allocation and favorable learning environment. The school spends $11,729 per student, higher than the state average, and maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 11.1. Additionally, the school's moderate rate of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, at 21.81%, suggests a balanced student population in terms of socioeconomic status.

Overall, East Buchanan Elementary stands out as a high-performing and well-resourced school within the East Buchanan County C-1 school district. Its consistently strong academic results, improving statewide ranking, and efficient use of resources make it an attractive option for families seeking a quality elementary education in the area.

District Detail

100 Smith St
Gower, MO 64454-9187

(816) 424-6466

SchoolDigger Rank:
50^th of 367 Missouri districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 689

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAP Mathematics (2025)			MAP Science (2025)	MAP English Language Arts (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
East Buchanan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Smith St	Gower	64454	Clinton County	East Buchanan County C-1 (025076)	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 424-3111	267	26	10.1	23.2%	251 (94.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.2%)	74.5	206^th of 900 public elementary schools	77.1%		58.5	363^rd of 906 public elementary schools	59.9%	157	56.0	44.0	48.0	72.0	51.1	$14,560	$61	$14,499

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
North Platte County R-I	7.49 mi	5	111^th
Clinton County R-III	8.14 mi	3	188^th
Stewartsville C-2	11.07 mi	2
Mid-Buchanan County R-V	11.67 mi	2	45^th
Smithville R-II	12.25 mi	5	32^nd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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