- ATLANTA ELEM. — 11.4 mi · Grades K–6 · 112 students
- ATLANTA HIGH — 11.4 mi · Grades 7–12 · 88 students
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| Metric | Atlanta C-3 Schools | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 203 | 3,544 | ↓ Smaller than avg |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 7 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $13,105/yr | $17,619/yr | Small district — per-pupil varies |
| District Type | Public School District | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 8/10 — Good | — | Above average |
| District | Rating | Percentile | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta C-3 Schools (this district) | 8/10 | 76th | 203 |
| Macon County R-IV School District | 8/10 | 75th | 95 |
| Bucklin R-II School District | 8/10 | 75th | 114 |
| La Plata R-II School District | 8/10 | 77th | 311 |
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Ranked against 475 rated districts in MO → 76th percentile → 8/10.
Source: Missouri DESE MAP, MSIP Total, Proficient+Advanced, 2025. Full methodology →
About Atlanta C-3 Schools
Families in zip code 63538 (Elmer, Missouri) are assigned to Atlanta C-3 Schools for public education through 12th. This overview covers the district’s funding levels, scale, rating, and what to expect from the enrollment process if you’re moving to or within this zip code.
Understanding the 8/10 Rating
SchoolDistrictFinder rates Atlanta C-3 Schools 8 out of 10 — above average among Missouri public school districts. Our ratings are based on state assessment results — the share of students scoring proficient or above in reading and math, as reported in Missouri’s MAP (Missouri Assessment Program) assessments (2025 school year). We average each district’s reading and math proficiency, then rank it against other districts in the same state to produce a 1–10 score. Because Missouri is compared only against itself, the rating reflects how this district performs relative to its in-state peers.
⚠️ Small-district caveat. Atlanta C-3 Schools enrolls 203 students. A percentile rank drawn from so few test-takers is statistically unstable — it can move several points from one year to the next on normal variation alone, and a single class of students can swing it. Treat this rating as a rough signal rather than a precise ranking, and look at the school-level detail below before drawing conclusions.
Atlanta C-3 Schools earns an above-average rating, with reading and math proficiency rates stronger than most other districts in Missouri. Above-average districts generally show solid and consistent academic results across their schools. Families considering this area will find a district with meaningful academic strengths. Research the specific schools assigned to your address — even above-average districts have variation between individual buildings.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 63538
Children in zip code 63538 are assigned to Atlanta C-3 Schools for public school enrollment, covering grades Kindergarten – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 63538, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Atlanta C-3 Schools at (660)239-4212 or visit atlanta.k12.mo.us/. Typical enrollment documents include a signed lease or mortgage statement, birth certificate, state-required immunization documentation, and recent report cards or transcripts. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Missouri districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Elmer
Research consistently shows that district assignment affects residential property values. Because Atlanta C-3 Schools serves zip code 63538, homes in and around zip code 63538 often carry a measurable premium over comparable properties in adjacent lower-rated districts. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Missouri, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Atlanta C-3 Schools programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 63538.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments and phone numbers are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring; per-pupil spending comes from the US Census Bureau's Annual Survey of School System Finances, released about two years after the fiscal year it covers. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Atlanta C-3 Schools before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 63538 data.