Serving 376 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Field Elementary School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 376 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Field Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Field Elementary School's student population of 376 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
376 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Field Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Field Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1001 out of 2084 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
5%
15%
White
81%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Field Elementary School's ranking?
Field Elementary School is ranked #1001 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Field Elementary School often compared to?
Field Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rountree Elementary School, Sequiota Elementary School, David Harrison Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Field Elementary School?
376 students attend Field Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Field Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Field Elementary School?
Field Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Field Elementary School offer ?
Field Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Field Elementary School part of?
Field Elementary School is part of Springfield R-XII School District.
In what neighborhood is Field Elementary School located?
Field Elementary School is located in the Southeast Springfield neighborhood of Springfield, MO. There are 4 other public schools located in Southeast Springfield.
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