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Clopton Elementary

Public Grades PK, KG-5

37^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 900 Missouri Elementary Schools

Better than 96% of Missouri elementary schools

Summary

Clopton Elementary is a public elementary school located in Clarksville, Missouri, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 195 students. The school is part of the Pike County R-III school district.

Clopton Elementary is a high-performing school that consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency, particularly in mathematics and science. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 89.4% of 3rd graders, 72.3% of 4th graders, and 78.5% of 5th graders were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state averages of 41.4%, 43.8%, and 38.2%, respectively. The school's performance in science is also noteworthy, with 53.5% of 5th graders proficient or better in 2024-2025, compared to the state average of 42.2%. Despite serving a relatively high percentage of low-socioeconomic status students, with 46.15% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2023-2024 school year, Clopton Elementary has consistently ranked highly among Missouri elementary schools serving low-SES students.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Bowling Green Elementary and Louisiana Elementary, Clopton Elementary generally outperforms them in academic proficiency, particularly in mathematics and science. However, some nearby schools have lower chronic absenteeism rates than Clopton, which may be an area for the school to focus on. Overall, Clopton Elementary's strong academic performance, coupled with its ability to serve a diverse student population, make it a standout school in the region.

210

Students ?

11.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,778

Per pupil spending ?

44.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

28176 Hwy Ww
Clarksville, MO 63336-2637

(573) 485-2488

District: Pike County R-III

Students who attend Clopton Elementary usually attend:

High:

Clopton High

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.7%

African American:

1.9%

Two or more races:

1.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 47th percentile in 2013 → 96th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Missouri average (74% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 4% of Missouri elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 49 percentile points since 2013

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school74%

District avg74%

Missouri avg41%

37^th of 900

Missouri public elementary schools ?

Top 4%▲ up 64 pts since 2015

From bottom 32% (2015) to top 4% (2025)

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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	93.6	37 of 900	95.9%	★★★★★
2023	51.6	439 of 898	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	54.3	412 of 901	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	65.9	330 of 1052	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	52.9	490 of 1045	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	47.9	560 of 1032	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2016	47.4	493 of 865	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2015	39.4	718 of 1058	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2014	47.0	623 of 1089	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2013	51.1	586 of 1108	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2012	59.8	443 of 1085	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2011	43.0	705 of 1088	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2010	46.4	630 of 1066	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2009	51.7	542 of 1053	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2008	55.8	460 of 1084	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2007	47.2	620 of 1080	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2006	55.5	462 of 1074	57.0%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2019	85.8	51 of 907	94.4%	★★★★★
2018	60.4	288 of 887	67.5%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	91.8	42 of 666	93.7%	★★★★★
2023	42.7	381 of 673	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	41.4	407 of 691	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	55.1	382 of 917	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	41.9	531 of 898	40.9%	★★☆☆☆

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 (2019)94th percentile+26 vs school

White (2025)94th percentile~ school

By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics81%+40 vs state

English Language Arts74%+32 vs state

Science54%+11 vs state

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Schools Near Clopton Elementary

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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	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
Clopton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	28176 Hwy Ww	Clarksville	63336	Pike County	Pike County R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 485-2488	210	18	11.7	44.8%	203 (96.7%)	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	93.6	37^th of 900 public elementary schools	95.9%					(n/a)	89.4	72.3	78.5	53.5	73.6			$13,778	$585	$13,194
BONCL Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	23526 Pike 9247	Louisiana	63353	Pike County	Boncl R-X	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 754-5412	39	9	4.5	38.5%	35 (89.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.7%)								(n/a)								$23,555	$369	$23,186
Louisiana Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	500 Haley Ave	Louisiana	63353	Pike County	Louisiana R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 754-6904	343	24	14.4	61.8%	256 (74.6%)	37 (10.8%)	30 (8.7%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.0%)	51.1	450^th of 900 public elementary schools	50.0%		46.7	489^th of 906 public elementary schools	46.0%	39	36.0	41.0	44.4			41.0		$10,902	$960	$9,943
Clarence Cannon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	188 Tomahawk Dr	Elsberry	63343	Lincoln County	Elsberry R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 898-5554	307	25	12.0	51.8%	265 (86.3%)	6 (2.0%)	16 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.5%)	21.6	723^rd of 900 public elementary schools	19.7%		25.7	691^st of 906 public elementary schools	23.7%	32	14.2	36.0			14.1	38.2		$12,886	$675	$12,211
Silex Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	64 Hwy Uu	Silex	63377	Lincoln County	Silex R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 384-5044	186	17	10.7	37.6%	184 (98.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	34.9	618^th of 900 public elementary schools	31.3%		52.4	426^th of 906 public elementary schools	53.0%	192	34.3	33.2			31.2	36.2		$11,389	$863	$10,526
Bowling Green Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	700 West Adams Street	Bowling Green	63334	Pike County	Bowling Green R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 324-2042	472	37	12.6	47.9%	407 (86.2%)	6 (1.3%)	13 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (9.7%)	67.4	280^th of 900 public elementary schools	68.9%		63.3	312^th of 906 public elementary schools	65.6%	32	41.7	51.1	35.2	56.0	46.7		65.8	$13,093	$783	$12,309

Frequently Asked Questions about Clopton Elementary

What schools do graduates of Clopton Elementary attend?

Students who attend Clopton Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Clopton High

Is Clopton Elementary a good school?

Yes! Clopton Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 37^th of 900 Missouri elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Clopton Elementary?

Students at Clopton Elementary are 97% White, 2% African American, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Clopton Elementary in?

Pike County R-III

How many students attend Clopton Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 210 students attended Clopton Elementary.

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