C+
Average
60/100

Covel D. Searcy Elem.

📚 Pre-K – 04 🏫 Elementary
📍 502 S OLIVE, Gallatin, MO 64640
Overall
C+
60/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 47% · Math 42% proficient · 40th percentile in Missouri
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Missouri schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

60
Repit Score
out of 100
221
Students
enrolled
9.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%40/100reading 41st percentile, math 39th percentile among Missouri elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 28% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Missouri schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −13 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Missouri. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency47% (−0 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency42% (+2 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Missouri state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White47%42%reading -10 pts, math -11 pts24th percentile (list)
Low-income35%35%reading -2 pts, math +2 pts45th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 502 S OLIVE
City Gallatin
ZIP Code 64640
District 2912660
NCES School ID 291266000529
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 64640

Understanding the community around Covel D. Searcy Elem. helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $54,811
Per Capita Income $28,558
Poverty Rate 12.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 21.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.1%
High School or Higher 90.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $154,900
Median Rent $769
Owner-Occupied 72.1%
Renter-Occupied 27.9%
View full data for ZIP 64640 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Covel D. Searcy Elem..

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.5%
Female 52.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 95.9%
Two or More Races 3.6%
Black 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 221
Teachers (FTE) 22.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Covel D. Searcy Elem.?
Covel D. Searcy Elem. has a Repit School Score of 60 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Covel D. Searcy Elem.?
Covel D. Searcy Elem. has 221 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.8:1.
What grades does Covel D. Searcy Elem. serve?
Covel D. Searcy Elem. serves grades Pre-K – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Covel D. Searcy Elem. receive per student?
Covel D. Searcy Elem. receives $12,644 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Covel D. Searcy Elem. in 64640 ▼
Avg Home Value
$258,252
Avg Monthly Rent
$828
1-Year Change
+9.6%
% Renters
27.9%

Other Schools in 64640

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026