Serving 370 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Alexander Doniphan Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 370 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alexander Doniphan Elementary School's student population of 370 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
370 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Alexander Doniphan Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alexander Doniphan Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#468 out of 2092 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
2%
15%
White
81%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alexander Doniphan Elementary School's ranking?
Alexander Doniphan Elementary School is ranked #468 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Alexander Doniphan Elementary School often compared to?
Alexander Doniphan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Epic Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Alexander Doniphan Elementary School?
370 students attend Alexander Doniphan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Alexander Doniphan Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alexander Doniphan Elementary School?
Alexander Doniphan Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Alexander Doniphan Elementary School offer ?
Alexander Doniphan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Alexander Doniphan Elementary School part of?
Alexander Doniphan Elementary School is part of Liberty 53 School District.
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