Serving 142 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Two Mile Prairie Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 35-39% (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 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 142 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Two Mile Prairie Elementary School's student population of 142 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
142 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Two Mile Prairie 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 Two Mile Prairie Elementary School is 0.35, which is less 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
#1182 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
3%
15%
White
80%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
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 Two Mile Prairie Elementary School's ranking?
Two Mile Prairie Elementary School is ranked #1182 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
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 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Two Mile Prairie Elementary School?
142 students attend Two Mile Prairie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Two Mile Prairie Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Two Mile Prairie Elementary School?
Two Mile Prairie Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Two Mile Prairie Elementary School offer ?
Two Mile Prairie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Two Mile Prairie Elementary School part of?
Two Mile Prairie Elementary School is part of Columbia 93 School District.
School Reviews
5 7/20/2009
Parents are very involved here and I like knowing the families of my child's friends. The teachers are extremely helpful and want the students to succeed. There are several after school clubs that students truly enjoy participating in.
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