Serving 252 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Locust St Expressive Arts 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 252 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Locust St Expressive Arts Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Locust St Expressive Arts Elementary School's student population of 252 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
252 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Locust St Expressive Arts 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 Locust St Expressive Arts Elementary School is 0.67, 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
#1147 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
20%
15%
White
52%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Locust St Expressive Arts Elementary School's ranking?
Locust St Expressive Arts Elementary School is ranked #1147 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Locust St Expressive Arts Elementary School often compared to?
Locust St Expressive Arts Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Russell Blvd. Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Locust St Expressive Arts Elementary School?
252 students attend Locust St Expressive Arts Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Locust St Expressive Arts Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Locust St Expressive Arts Elementary School?
Locust St Expressive Arts Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Locust St Expressive Arts Elementary School offer ?
Locust St Expressive Arts Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Locust St Expressive Arts Elementary School part of?
Locust St Expressive Arts Elementary School is part of Columbia 93 School District.
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