Serving 237 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rountree 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 237 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rountree Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Rountree Elementary School's student population of 237 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
237 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rountree 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 Rountree Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#1438 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
14%
15%
White
65%
69%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
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 Rountree Elementary School's ranking?
Rountree Elementary School is ranked #1438 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Rountree Elementary School often compared to?
Rountree Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bingham Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Rountree Elementary School?
237 students attend Rountree Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Rountree Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rountree Elementary School?
Rountree Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rountree Elementary School offer ?
Rountree Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Rountree Elementary School part of?
Rountree Elementary School is part of Springfield R-XII School District.
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