The top reported proficiency rate is 35% in English language arts. The lowest is 22% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on North Elementary
North Elementary is a regular public school in Warsaw, Missouri, serving kindergarten through fifth grade within the Warsaw R-IX district. The school's student body is predominantly white, with small numbers of students identifying as two or more races, Hispanic, Black, American Indian or Alaska Native, or Asian. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The school sits in a small county seat town that is a popular retirement community, shaped by its location at the junction of U.S. Route 65 and Missouri Route 7 and its adjacency to the Lake of the Ozarks and Truman Reservoir. Tourism and recreation tied to these lakes drive much of the local economy.
On the state's MAP assessments for the 2024-25 school year, the school's proficiency rates in math and English language arts were modest. In math, the share of students scoring at a proficient or above level was around a quarter or less across the tested grades, with one grade level notably lower. In English language arts, proficiency rates were somewhat higher, regularly landing around a third of students, with fifth grade reaching close to two-fifths. Fifth-grade science results were not reported in a way that allows public analysis. When compared with the two other school districts in Benton County, North Elementary's overall tested proficiency places it at the bottom of the pack among those three. A parent may wish to ask the school for more detail about what academic supports are in place for students who are not yet meeting benchmarks.
The school's enrollment is small, with class sizes typical of a rural elementary building. No staffing data was available, so it is not possible to describe class sizes or teacher credentials from this source. Likewise, civil rights data, such as discipline rates or special education enrollment counts, were missing from the record. A parent who wants to understand the school's approach to student support or behavior should inquire directly.
In 2023, voters in the Warsaw R-IX district approved a bond issue for facility improvements across district buildings, including safety upgrades, roof repairs, and HVAC replacement, without raising property taxes. That means the physical plant may have seen recent investment, though North Elementary's specific share of those improvements was not detailed in the available materials.
Housing in Warsaw's zip code, based on recent estimates, is priced well below the national median, making homeownership more accessible than in many parts of the country. The town is small and rural; the downtown area centers around the Benton County Courthouse, and street life is modest, concentrated along the main corridors near the courthouse and the highway junctions. The district's schools are on separate, spread-out campuses rather than consolidated at a single site.
For a family considering North Elementary, the picture is of a small-town school serving a high-needs population with test results that trail those of neighboring districts. The school has no advanced course offerings to speak of at this grade band, which is typical for an elementary school. A family drawn to a quiet, lake-oriented community with relatively affordable housing may find the setting appealing, but they should plan to look closely at the academic and support services the school provides to students who are still building foundational skills.
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