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Malden Lower Elem.
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
601 Burkhart St, Malden, MO 63863 · (573) 276-5791 · Part of Malden R-I School District
Students
424
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
100%
Setting
Rural
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Malden Lower Elem.
- Math proficiency 12 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 10 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 23.5% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency23%
State average 35.3%
Reading / language arts35%
State average 45.2%
Location
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601 Burkhart St, Malden
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K48
Kindergarten63
Grade 163
Grade 258
Grade 372
Grade 461
Grade 559
Enrollment over time
554’20
475’21
454’22
449’23
424’24
Down 23.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 54%Black 30%Two or more races 10%Hispanic 5%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.