Serving 82 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Golden City 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 40-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 82 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Golden City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Golden City Elementary School's student population of 82 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
82 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Golden City Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Golden City Elementary School is 0.30, 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
#1150 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
83%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Golden City Elementary School's ranking?
Golden City Elementary School is ranked #1150 out of 2,084 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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Golden City Elementary School?
82 students attend Golden City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Golden City Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Golden City Elementary School?
Golden City Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Golden City Elementary School offer ?
Golden City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Golden City Elementary School part of?
Golden City Elementary School is part of Golden City R-III School District.
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