Serving 525 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kratz 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 9% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 525 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kratz Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Kratz Elementary School's student population of 525 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
525 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kratz 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 Kratz Elementary School is 0.64, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1907 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
25%
8%
Black
53%
15%
White
13%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
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 Kratz Elementary School's ranking?
Kratz Elementary School is ranked #1907 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Kratz Elementary School often compared to?
Kratz Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ladue Fifth Grade Center, Valley Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Kratz Elementary School?
525 students attend Kratz Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Kratz Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kratz Elementary School?
Kratz Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kratz Elementary School offer ?
Kratz Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Kratz Elementary School part of?
Kratz Elementary School is part of Ritenour School District.
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