Elm Grove Elementary School

2101 N Twyman Rd
Independence, MO 64058
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 305 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Elm Grove 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 proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 305 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Elm Grove Elementary School's student population of 305 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
305 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Elm Grove Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elm Grove Elementary School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MO)
#1699 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
37%
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25-29%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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2%
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Hispanic
14%
8%
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Black
12%
15%
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White
63%
69%
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Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.57
This chart display the diversity score of Elm Grove Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elm Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Elm Grove Elementary School is ranked #1699 out of 2,092 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Elm Grove Elementary School?
305 students attend Elm Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Elm Grove Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elm Grove Elementary School?
Elm Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Elm Grove Elementary School offer ?
Elm Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Elm Grove Elementary School part of?
Elm Grove Elementary School is part of Fort Osage R-I School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 305 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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