South Nodaway High School is a public high school in Barnard, Missouri, United States, serving grades 7–12.
Serving 94 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, South Nodaway Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 94 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Nodaway Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
South Nodaway Elementary School's student population of 94 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
94 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
South Nodaway Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Nodaway Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#928 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
n/a
15%
White
98%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Longhorn
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Nodaway Elementary School's ranking?
South Nodaway Elementary School is ranked #928 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend South Nodaway Elementary School?
94 students attend South Nodaway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of South Nodaway Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Nodaway Elementary School?
South Nodaway Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does South Nodaway Elementary School offer ?
South Nodaway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Nodaway Elementary School part of?
South Nodaway Elementary School is part of South Nodaway County R-IV School District.
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