Serving 221 students in grades Kindergarten-5, A. D. Stowell 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 221 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
A. D. Stowell Elementary School's student population of 221 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
221 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
A. D. Stowell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A. D. Stowell Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1356 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
5%
15%
White
88%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.3%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A. D. Stowell Elementary School's ranking?
A. D. Stowell Elementary School is ranked #1356 out of 2,076 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend A. D. Stowell Elementary School?
221 students attend A. D. Stowell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of A. D. Stowell Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of A. D. Stowell Elementary School?
A. D. Stowell Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does A. D. Stowell Elementary School offer ?
A. D. Stowell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is A. D. Stowell Elementary School part of?
A. D. Stowell Elementary School is part of Hannibal 60 School District.
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