Serving 336 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Zitzman Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 40-44% (which is higher than 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 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 336 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Zitzman Elementary School's student population of 336 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
336 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Zitzman Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Zitzman Elementary School is 0.22, 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
#610 out of 2092 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
88%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zitzman Elementary School's ranking?
Zitzman Elementary School is ranked #610 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Zitzman Elementary School often compared to?
Zitzman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nike Elementary School, Truman Elementary School, Bismarck R-v Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% 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 Zitzman Elementary School?
336 students attend Zitzman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Zitzman Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Zitzman Elementary School?
Zitzman Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Zitzman Elementary School offer ?
Zitzman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Zitzman Elementary School part of?
Zitzman Elementary School is part of Meramec Valley R-III School District.
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