Serving 302 students in grades Kindergarten-4, South Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher 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 and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 302 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
South Elementary School's student population of 302 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
302 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#718 out of 2092 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
19%
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
63%
69%
Hawaiian
7%
1%
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 South Elementary School's ranking?
South Elementary School is ranked #718 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are South Elementary School often compared to?
South Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend South Elementary School?
302 students attend South Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of South Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Elementary School?
South Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Elementary School offer ?
South Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is South Elementary School part of?
South Elementary School is part of Neosho School District.
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