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Gainesville Elementary

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Gainesville Elementary ranks 214 th of 900 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-6

214^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 900 Missouri Elementary Schools

Better than 76% of Missouri elementary schools

Summary

Gainesville Elementary is a public elementary school in Gainesville, Missouri, serving 313 students in grades K-6. Over the past few years, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 214th out of 900 Missouri elementary schools to as low as 456th out of 908 schools. However, Gainesville Elementary has consistently demonstrated strong performance in supporting its economically disadvantaged students, ranking in the top 10% of Missouri elementary schools for this subgroup in 2024-2025.

The school's students have also shown impressive proficiency in mathematics and science, with 3rd-6th grade math proficiency rates ranging from 48.6% to 56% in 2024-2025, significantly higher than the Missouri state average. Additionally, the school's 5th grade science proficiency rate of 75.6% in 2024-2025 was much higher than the state average of 42.2%. Gainesville Elementary has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.5 to 12.3 students per teacher, which suggests the school is able to provide more individualized attention and support for its students.

While Gainesville Elementary's performance in mathematics and science is commendable, its English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates have been more variable, with 3rd-5th grade ELA proficiency rates ranging from 41% to 70.2% in 2024-2025. The school may want to focus on improving its ELA instruction and support. Additionally, Gainesville Elementary has experienced chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 7.8% to 9.5% over the past few years, which is above the ideal target of 5-10%. Compared to nearby schools, such as Bakersfield Elementary and Dora Elementary, Gainesville Elementary generally performs better, but these neighboring schools also demonstrate strong performance in certain areas, suggesting potential opportunities for collaboration and learning.

292

Students ?

10.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,280

Per pupil spending ?

80.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

218 Bulldog Drive
Gainesville, MO 65655-0236

(417) 679-4416

District: Gainesville R-V

Students who attend Gainesville Elementary usually attend:

High:

Gainesville High

Racial breakdown:

White:

99.3%

Two or more races:

0.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 75th percentile in 2015 → 76th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Missouri average (55% vs 43% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 24% of Missouri elementary schools

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school55%

District avg55%

Missouri avg43%

214^th of 900

Missouri public elementary schools ?

Top 24%▲ up 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	73.5	214 of 900	76.2%	★★★★☆
2024	58.2	366 of 906	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	63.7	315 of 898	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.9	456 of 908	49.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	53.7	423 of 901	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	66.3	324 of 1052	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	68.4	308 of 1045	70.5%	★★★★☆
2017	72.1	260 of 1032	74.8%	★★★★☆
2016	61.0	352 of 865	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	71.4	269 of 1058	74.6%	★★★★☆
2014	50.7	563 of 1089	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2013	41.3	746 of 1108	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2012	58.4	478 of 1085	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	67.3	323 of 1088	70.3%	★★★★☆
2010	56.2	465 of 1066	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2009	61.2	375 of 1053	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2008	51.9	530 of 1084	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2007	50.1	568 of 1080	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2006	40.8	709 of 1074	34.0%	★★☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2019	60.0	125 of 302	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	45.2	148 of 251	41.0%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	84.9	53 of 638	91.7%	★★★★★
2024	68.1	129 of 625	79.4%	★★★★☆
2023	77.8	67 of 611	89.0%	★★★★☆
2022	67.7	100 of 532	81.2%	★★★★☆
2021	64.1	132 of 574	77.0%	★★★★☆
2019	66.9	203 of 907	77.6%	★★★★☆
2018	65.7	226 of 887	74.5%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	61.5	258 of 666	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	46.0	357 of 668	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	50.9	318 of 673	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	28.1	514 of 675	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	45.6	364 of 691	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	54.9	384 of 917	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	56.4	378 of 898	57.9%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)92nd percentile+15 vs school

White (2025)61st percentile-15 vs school

Disabled (2019)59th percentile-11 vs school

By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?

Science76%+33 vs state

English Language Arts53%+9 vs state

Mathematics52%+9 vs state

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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 Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Gainesville Elementary	Public	K-6	218 Bulldog Drive	Gainesville	65655	Ozark County	Gainesville R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 679-4416	292	27	10.6	80.1%	290 (99.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	73.5	214^th of 900 public elementary schools	76.2%		58.2	366^th of 906 public elementary schools	59.6%	152	49.9	49.9	48.6	56.0	75.6	41.0	47.3	70.2	$11,280	$771	$10,508
Bakersfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	357 State Hwy O	Bakersfield	65609	Ozark County	Bakersfield R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 284-7593	177	18	9.8	59.3%	174 (98.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)								(n/a)		58.5	76.0						$14,251	$955	$13,296
Lutie Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	5802 Us Hwy 160	Theodosia	65761	Ozark County	Lutie R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 273-4274	48	12	4.0	100.0%	46 (95.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.2%)								(n/a)									$27,498	$1,090	$26,408
Dora Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	613 County Road 379	Dora	65637	Ozark County	Dora R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 261-2337	147	12	12.7	61.9%	138 (93.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.4%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)								(n/a)									$14,483	$1,033	$13,449
Thornfield Elementary	Public	K-8	37 County Road 855	Thornfield	65762	Ozark County	Thornfield R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 265-3212	48	6	8.0	66.7%	47 (97.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)									$12,291	$454	$11,837

Frequently Asked Questions about Gainesville Elementary

Is Gainesville Elementary a good school?

Gainesville Elementary ranks 214^th of 900 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Gainesville Elementary attend?

Students who attend Gainesville Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Gainesville High

What district is Gainesville Elementary in?

Gainesville R-V

What is the racial makeup of Gainesville Elementary?

Students at Gainesville Elementary are 99% White.

How many students attend Gainesville Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 292 students attended Gainesville Elementary.

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