C+
Average
63/100

Tarkio Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1201 PINE ST, Tarkio, MO 64491
Overall
C+
63/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
1.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 42nd percentile in Missouri
Resources
A
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

63
Repit Score
out of 100
160
Students
enrolled
7.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%42/1001.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%85/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 26% 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 −8 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 proficiency57% (+10 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency52% (+12 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
White57%52%reading +0 pts, math -1 pts56th percentile (list)
Low-income45%45%reading +8 pts, math +12 pts78th 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 1201 PINE ST
City Tarkio
ZIP Code 64491
District 2929940
NCES School ID 292994002066
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 64491

Understanding the community around Tarkio Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $57,863
Per Capita Income $32,255
Poverty Rate 12.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 22.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.0%
High School or Higher 89.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $85,400
Median Rent $615
Owner-Occupied 70.0%
Renter-Occupied 30.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Tarkio Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 42.5%
Female 57.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 93.8%
Hispanic/Latino 3.8%
Black 1.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 160
Teachers (FTE) 20.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 7.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Tarkio Elementary?
Tarkio Elementary has a Repit School Score of 63 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 Tarkio Elementary?
Tarkio Elementary has 160 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.8:1.
What grades does Tarkio Elementary serve?
Tarkio Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Tarkio Elementary receive per student?
Tarkio Elementary receives $16,003 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Tarkio Elementary in 64491 ▼
Avg Home Value
$120,970
Avg Monthly Rent
$819
1-Year Change
-5.2%
% Renters
30.0%

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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