Noel Elementary School (Ranked Bottom 50% for 2026)

318 Sulphur St
Noel, MO 64854

( shown in map)

Bottom 50%

Serving 352 students in grades 3-8, Noel Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).

The percentage of students achieving is 25% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving is 14% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).

The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 3-8
Enrollment: 352 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 73%
: Bottom 50% in MO
: 25% (Btm 50%)
: 14% (Btm 50%)
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Noel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category

Attribute

Diversity

Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

Percent Eligible For Free Lunch

Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview

Noel Elementary School's student population of 352 students has declined by 12% over five school years.

The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 3-8
(No virtual instruction)

View Data

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Noel Elementary School
3	68
4	60
5	51
6	64
7	46
8	63

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Total Students

352 students

View Data

Total Students Trends Over Years (1987-2023)
Year	Noel Elementary School
2023	359
2022	387
2021	403
2020	409
2019	409
2018	412
2017	412
2016	429
2015	421
2014	398
2013	390
2012	353
2011	375
2010	384
2009	392
2008	616
2007	595
2006	586
2005	577
2004	562
2003	567
2002	516
2001	519
2000	565
1999	577
1998	550
1997	544
1996	470
1995	354
1994	345
1993	377
1992	388
1991	376
1990	386
1989	387
1988	367
1987	355

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

29 teachers

View Data

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1987-2023)
Year	Noel Elementary School
2023	27
2022	27
2021	30
2020	32
2019	32
2018	36
2017	36
2016	33
2015	32
2014	30
2013	29
2012	28
2011	29
2010	29
2009	30
2008	47
2007	40
2006	41
2005	40
2004	37
2003	37
2002	36
2001	32
2000	34
1999	36
1998	33
1997	27
1996	26
1995	24
1994	25
1993	26
1992	25
1991	24
1990	24
1989	24
1988	24
1987	24

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Year Founded

1905

Last Day of School

Mon. May 25, 2026

Campus Size

50 acres

School Motto

Truth and Honor

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings

Noel Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Noel Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (MO)

#1839 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)

View Data

Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Noel Elementary School
2023	#1839
2022	#1856
2021	#1741
2019	#1650
2018	#1771
2017	#1519
2016	#1937
2015	#1801
2014	#1754
2013	#1410
2012	#1539

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

25%

40%

View Data

Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Noel Elementary School	Missouri	Mcdonald County R-I School District
2023	25%	40%	32%
2022	22%	39%	35%
2021	23%	37%	34%
2019	31%	42%	42%
2018	28%	42%	43%
2017	28%	47%	43%
2016	18%	48%	37%
2015	28%	44%	38%
2014	40%	52%	49%
2013	53%	53%	59%
2012	52%	55%	58%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

14%

43%

View Data

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Noel Elementary School	Missouri	Mcdonald County R-I School District
2022	14%	43%	37%
2021	24%	46%	41%
2019	36%	49%	50%
2018	30%	49%	43%
2017	47%	61%	62%
2016	37%	63%	55%
2015	41%	60%	53%
2014	33%	53%	47%
2013	42%	55%	53%
2012	40%	55%	55%
2011	42%	55%	54%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

10-14%

38%

View Data

Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)
Year	Noel Elementary School	Missouri	Mcdonald County R-I School District
2022	12%	38%	34%
2021	27%	37%	36%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

View Data

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1987-2023)
Year	Noel Elementary School	Missouri	Mcdonald County R-I School District
2023	13:1	13:1	13:1
2022	14:1	13:1	14:1
2021	13:1	13:1	13:1
2020	13:1	13:1	13:1
2019	13:1	13:1	13:1
2018	11:1	14:1	12:1
2017	11:1	13:1	12:1
2016	13:1	14:1	13:1
2015	13:1	14:1	14:1
2014	13:1	14:1	14:1
2013	14:1	14:1	14:1
2012	13:1	14:1	13:1
2011	13:1	14:1	13:1
2010	13:1	13:1	13:1
2009	13:1	13:1	13:1
2008	13:1	13:1	13:1
2007	15:1	15:1	15:1
2006	14:1	14:1	15:1
2005	14:1	14:1	15:1
2004	15:1	14:1	15:1
2003	15:1	14:1	16:1
2002	14:1	14:1	16:1
2001	16:1	14:1	16:1
2000	17:1	14:1	16:1
1999	16:1	15:1	16:1
1998	17:1	15:1	17:1
1997	20:1	15:1	17:1
1996	18:1	15:1	17:1
1995	15:1	15:1	17:1
1994	14:1	16:1	17:1
1993	15:1	16:1	17:1
1992	16:1	16:1	18:1
1991	15:1	16:1	17:1
1990	16:1	16:1	17:1
1989	16:1	16:1	18:1
1988	15:1	16:1	17:1
1987	15:1	17:1	18:1

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

View Data

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1992-2023)
Year	Noel Elementary School	Missouri	Mcdonald County R-I School District
2023	2%	2%	2%
2022	3%	2%	2%
2021	3%	2%	2%
2020	4%	2%	2%
2019	4%	2%	2%
2018	2%	2%	1%
2017	2%	2%	1%
2016	3%	3%	1%
2015	8%	2%	2%
2014	3%	3%	1%
2013	1%	2%	1%
2012	1%	2%	2%
2011	8%	2%	3%
2010	7%	2%	2%
2009	7%	2%	2%
2008	5%	2%	2%
2007	3%	3%	2%
2006	2%	2%	1%
2005	1%	2%	1%
2004	2%	1%	1%
1997	1%	1%
1996	1%	1%
1994	1%	1%
1993	2%	1%	1%
1992	1%	1%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hispanic

39%

View Data

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2023)
Year	Noel Elementary School	Missouri	Mcdonald County R-I School District
2023	43%	8%	22%
2022	40%	8%	21%
2021	41%	7%	21%
2020	45%	7%	21%
2019	45%	7%	21%
2018	49%	6%	22%
2017	49%	6%	22%
2016	48%	6%	22%
2015	49%	6%	21%
2014	49%	6%	21%
2013	49%	5%	20%
2012	49%	5%	19%
2011	47%	5%	19%
2010	47%	4%	18%
2009	45%	4%	18%
2008	47%	4%	17%
2007	49%	3%	17%
2006	51%	3%	17%
2005	51%	3%	16%
2004	50%	3%	16%
2003	49%	2%	14%
2002	47%	2%	14%
2001	47%	2%	13%
2000	42%	2%	12%
1999	35%	1%	11%
1998	32%	1%	8%
1997	20%	1%	6%
1996	11%	1%	4%
1995	5%	1%	2%
1994	4%	1%	1%
1993	3%	1%	1%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Black

15%

View Data

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2023)
Year	Noel Elementary School	Missouri	Mcdonald County R-I School District
2023	3%	15%	1%
2022	4%	15%	1%
2021	4%	15%	1%
2020	4%	16%	1%
2019	4%	16%	1%
2018	6%	16%	1%
2017	6%	16%	1%
2016	5%	16%	1%
2015	2%	16%	1%
2014	4%	16%	1%
2013	4%	17%	1%
2012	1%	17%	1%
2011	1%	17%
2008	1%	18%
1995	1%	16%
1994	1%	16%
1993	1%	15%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

White

27%

68%

View Data

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2023)
Year	Noel Elementary School	Missouri	Mcdonald County R-I School District
2023	22%	69%	61%
2022	24%	69%	63%
2021	28%	70%	63%
2020	30%	71%	66%
2019	30%	71%	66%
2018	31%	72%	68%
2017	31%	72%	68%
2016	31%	72%	68%
2015	33%	73%	70%
2014	33%	73%	71%
2013	36%	74%	72%
2012	39%	74%	73%
2011	43%	75%	75%
2010	45%	76%	77%
2009	47%	76%	77%
2008	46%	76%	79%
2007	47%	76%	79%
2006	45%	77%	80%
2005	46%	77%	81%
2004	46%	78%	81%
2003	50%	78%	84%
2002	52%	79%	84%
2001	52%	79%	85%
2000	56%	80%	87%
1999	64%	81%	88%
1998	72%	81%	91%
1997	79%	81%	93%
1996	87%	82%	94%
1995	94%	82%	96%
1994	91%	82%	96%
1993	91%	83%	97%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hawaiian

24%

Two or more races

View Data

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2019-2023)
Year	Noel Elementary School	Missouri	Mcdonald County R-I School District
2023	1%	6%	3%
2021	1%	5%	3%
2020	1%	4%	2%
2019	1%	4%	2%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

0.72

0.51

View Data

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1993-2023)
Year	Noel Elementary School	Missouri	Mcdonald County R-I School District
2023	0.70	0.50	0.57
2022	0.72	0.50	0.56
2021	0.71	0.48	0.55
2020	0.69	0.47	0.52
2019	0.69	0.47	0.52
2018	0.65	0.45	0.50
2017	0.65	0.45	0.50
2016	0.66	0.46	0.49
2015	0.65	0.44	0.47
2014	0.65	0.44	0.46
2013	0.64	0.42	0.45
2012	0.61	0.42	0.43
2011	0.59	0.41	0.40
2010	0.58	0.39	0.38
2009	0.59	0.39	0.38
2008	0.57	0.39	0.36
2007	0.54	0.39	0.34
2006	0.54	0.37	0.33
2005	0.53	0.38	0.32
2004	0.54	0.36	0.31
2003	0.51	0.36	0.28
2002	0.51	0.35	0.28
2001	0.51	0.35	0.26
2000	0.51	0.33	0.22
1999	0.49	0.32	0.20
1998	0.45	0.31	0.17
1997	0.36	0.31	0.13
1996	0.23	0.30	0.11
1995	0.11	0.30	0.07
1994	0.17	0.30	0.08
1993	0.16	0.29	0.06

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for

80%

42%

View Data

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1993-2023)
Year	Noel Elementary School	Missouri	Mcdonald County R-I School District
2023	76%	41%	55%
2022	79%	40%	59%
2021	76%	43%	61%
2020	81%	44%	61%
2019	81%	44%	61%
2018	84%	44%	62%
2017	84%	44%	62%
2016	84%	44%	57%
2015	84%	44%	59%
2014	82%	42%	56%
2013	81%	38%	58%
2012	80%	38%	60%
2011	69%	37%	55%
2010	72%	36%	53%
2009	71%	31%	49%
2008	65%	32%	50%
2007	62%	31%	50%
2006	75%	32%	51%
2005	73%	32%	52%
2004	69%	30%	47%
2003	70%	29%	47%
2002	64%	28%	47%
2001	62%	28%	43%
2000	67%	28%	42%
1999	66%	27%	45%
1998	61%	28%	45%
1997	64%	28%	45%
1996	51%	28%	48%
1995	59%	29%	43%
1994	67%	26%	46%
1993	59%	21%	44%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for

View Data

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1999-2023)
Year	Noel Elementary School	Missouri	Mcdonald County R-I School District
2023	8%	7%	9%
2022	9%	5%	10%
2021	9%	6%	10%
2020	10%	6%	12%
2019	10%	6%	12%
2018	7%	6%	9%
2017	7%	6%	9%
2016	6%	6%	8%
2015	8%	7%	9%
2014	9%	7%	10%
2013	4%	7%	9%
2012	7%	7%	11%
2011	9%	7%	9%
2010	12%	8%	10%
2009	10%	8%	10%
2008	11%	8%	12%
2007	8%	8%	9%
2006	7%	8%	11%
2005	9%	7%	9%
2004	9%	7%	9%
2003	10%	7%	10%
2002	11%	7%	10%
2001	9%	7%	11%
2000	4%	7%	9%
1999	4%	6%	8%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Mcdonald County R-I School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-notes">School Notes

School Mascot: Wild Boars

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

REQUEST FREE INFORMATION

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What is Noel Elementary School's ranking?

Noel Elementary School is ranked #1839 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).

How many students attend Noel Elementary School?

352 students attend Noel Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

39% of Noel Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 24% of students are Hawaiian, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Noel Elementary School?

Noel Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.

What grades does Noel Elementary School offer ?

Noel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-8 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Noel Elementary School part of?

Noel Elementary School is part of Mcdonald County R-I School District.

School Reviews
Review Noel Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
I am a:
Name or Alias:
Your review:
Rate this school:

�鶹��ý Articles

January 24, 2026

Back-to-School Tech & Online Learning Readiness Checklist

A 2026 guide to back-to-school tech & online learning readiness, helping families prepare devices, connectivity, skills, and safety.

January 24, 2026

How Public Schools Prepare for College in High School

Learn how public schools prepare for college and what parents should look for as students begin high school. Updated for 2026.

January 24, 2026

School Choice in 2026: What Parents Must Know

Explore how school choice is reshaping U.S. education in 2026, with updated trends, enrollment data, costs, policies, and practical guidance for parents.