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South Callaway Elementary

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South Callaway Elementary ranks 184 th of 900 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 3-5

184^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 900 Missouri Elementary Schools

Better than 80% of Missouri elementary schools

Summary

South Callaway Elementary is a public elementary school serving 190 students in grades 3-5 in Mokane, Missouri, which is part of the South Callaway County R-II school district. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the state and district averages on academic measures, making it a standout in the region.

South Callaway Elementary's academic performance is exceptional, with 73.6% of 3rd graders proficient or better in Math in 2024-2025, compared to the state average of 41.4%. The school's performance has improved over time, rising from a statewide ranking of 369 out of 1,052 schools in 2018-2019 to 184 out of 900 schools in 2024-2025. This consistent academic excellence is reflected in the school's 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to nearby schools like North Elementary and Bartley Elementary, which are part of the Fulton 58 district, South Callaway Elementary stands out with its higher academic performance and lower rates of chronic absenteeism. Additionally, the school's higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio suggest that it is allocating resources effectively to support student learning.

188

Students ?

12.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,194

Per pupil spending ?

36.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

10105 State Rd C
Mokane, MO 65059-1213

(573) 676-5225

District: South Callaway County R-II

Students who attend South Callaway Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	South Callaway Middle
High:	South Callaway High

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.0%

Two or more races:

4.8%

Hispanic:

2.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 88th percentile in 2023 → 80th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Missouri average (56% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 20% of Missouri elementary schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 88th-percentile peak (2023) to 80th (2025)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school56%

District avg56%

Missouri avg42%

184^th of 900

Missouri public elementary schools ?

Top 20%▲ up 18 pts since 2015

From top 38% (2015) to top 20% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

100^th of 367South Callaway County R-II among Missouri districts

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	77.5	184 of 900	79.6%	★★★★☆
2024	71.1	242 of 906	73.3%	★★★★☆
2023	84.5	108 of 898	88.0%	★★★★☆
2022	82.8	130 of 908	85.7%	★★★★☆
2021	80.7	139 of 901	84.6%	★★★★☆
2019	62.2	369 of 1052	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	55.9	454 of 1045	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	64.5	363 of 1032	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	59.1	377 of 865	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2015	60.6	405 of 1058	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	57.1	460 of 1089	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2013	56.7	485 of 1108	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	60.6	438 of 1085	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	50.6	603 of 1088	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2010	56.4	458 of 1066	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	52.0	538 of 1053	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2008	43.6	685 of 1084	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2007	58.9	415 of 1080	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2006	62.3	349 of 1074	67.5%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	74.9	104 of 638	83.7%	★★★★☆
2024	66.0	145 of 625	76.8%	★★★★☆
2019	47.1	485 of 907	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	49.8	442 of 887	50.2%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	66.3	223 of 666	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.7	250 of 668	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	75.2	137 of 673	79.6%	★★★★☆
2022	70.8	179 of 675	73.5%	★★★★☆
2021	67.9	198 of 691	71.3%	★★★★☆
2019	50.3	426 of 917	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	44.7	500 of 898	44.3%	★★☆☆☆

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)84th percentile+4 vs school

White (2025)67th percentile-13 vs school

By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?

Science59%+17 vs state

English Language Arts57%+13 vs state

Mathematics55%+13 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	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Callaway Elementary	Public	3-5	10105 State Rd C	Mokane	65059	Callaway County	South Callaway County R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 676-5225	188	15	12.9	36.7%	173 (92.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	9 (4.8%)	77.5	184^th of 900 public elementary schools	79.6%		71.1	242^nd of 906 public elementary schools	73.3%	58	73.6	48.3	43.3		59.3	65.4	49.9	54.9		$12,194	$36	$12,158
South Callaway Early Chd Pk-02	Public	PK, KG-2	10103 State Road C	Mokane	65059	Callaway County	South Callaway County R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 676-5225	147	17	8.7	37.4%	141 (95.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.7%)								(n/a)										$16,814	$119	$16,695
Osage County Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	614 S Poplar St	Chamois	65024	Osage County	Osage County R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 763-5446	62	10	6.2	100.0%	58 (93.5%)	4 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$19,681	$560	$19,122
Callaway Hills Elementary	Public	K-5	2715 State Rd Aa	Holts Summit	65043	Callaway County	Jefferson City	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 896-5051	224	22	10.3	54.5%	185 (82.6%)	6 (2.7%)	10 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (9.8%)	52.1	433^rd of 900 public elementary schools	51.9%		38.5	572^nd of 906 public elementary schools	36.9%	139	25.8	38.7	63.3		56.0	22.9				$15,192	$306	$14,886
New Bloomfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	307 Redwood Dr	New Bloomfield	65063	Callaway County	New Bloomfield R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 491-3700	403	31	13.1	38.2%	386 (95.8%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.5%)	37	599^th of 900 public elementary schools	33.4%		34.3	618^th of 906 public elementary schools	31.8%	19	23.3	38.0	12.6	31.6	44.6	26.7	34.0	33.9	48.2	$10,827	$462	$10,365
Bartley Elementary	Public	1-5	603 S Bus 54	Fulton	65251	Callaway County	Fulton 58	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 590-8300	224	18	12.2	47.3%	157 (70.1%)	27 (12.1%)	9 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (13.8%)	51.4	443^rd of 900 public elementary schools	50.8%		61.9	328^th of 906 public elementary schools	63.8%	115	26.0	58.3			59.4	26.2		42.5		$12,532	$1,352	$11,180
Stark Elementary	Public	K-5	505 E 5th St	Fulton	65251	Callaway County	Mo School For The Deaf	No	No	No	No	(573) 592-2535	19	5	3.7	36.8%	17 (89.5%)	1 (5.3%)	1 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Bush Elementary	Public	1-5	908 Wood St	Fulton	65251	Callaway County	Fulton 58	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 590-8400	312	26	12.1	61.5%	212 (67.9%)	29 (9.3%)	25 (8.0%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (13.8%)	19.7	737^th of 900 public elementary schools	18.1%		31.9	641^st of 906 public elementary schools	29.2%	96	21.4	30.0	16.1		24.5		24.0	25.9		$12,502	$1,518	$10,984
McIntire Elementary	Public	1-5	706 Hickman Ave	Fulton	65251	Callaway County	Fulton 58	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 590-8500	321	25	12.8	58.6%	206 (64.2%)	44 (13.7%)	15 (4.7%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	52 (16.2%)	44.4	518^th of 900 public elementary schools	42.4%		37.6	582^nd of 906 public elementary schools	35.8%	64	33.3	42.2	27.2		42.7	36.4	41.0	39.9		$11,484	$1,514	$9,971
North Elementary	Public	K-5	285 S Summit	Holts Summit	65043	Callaway County	Jefferson City	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 896-8304	367	29	12.7	51.0%	301 (82.0%)	14 (3.8%)	15 (4.1%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.4%)	29 (7.9%)	46.6	502^nd of 900 public elementary schools	44.2%		46.8	483^rd of 906 public elementary schools	46.7%	19	49.9	42.8	21.2		39.2	34.4	38.6	43.2		$12,741	$244	$12,497

Frequently Asked Questions about South Callaway Elementary

How many students attend South Callaway Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 188 students attended South Callaway Elementary.

What district is South Callaway Elementary in?

South Callaway County R-II

What is the racial makeup of South Callaway Elementary?

Students at South Callaway Elementary are 92% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of South Callaway Elementary attend?

Students who attend South Callaway Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : South Callaway Middle
High : South Callaway High

Is South Callaway Elementary a good school?

South Callaway Elementary ranks 184^th of 900 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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