Serving 332 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Alma Schrader 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher 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 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: ALMA SCHRADER ELEM. serves the northern part of Cape Girardeau, MO, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 3 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 2.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alma Schrader Elementary School's student population of 332 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
332 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Alma Schrader Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alma Schrader Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#653 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.4%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
7%
7%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alma Schrader Elementary School's ranking?
Alma Schrader Elementary School is ranked #653 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Alma Schrader Elementary School often compared to?
Alma Schrader Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blanchard Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School, Clippard 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 40% MO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Alma Schrader Elementary School?
332 students attend Alma Schrader Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Alma Schrader Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alma Schrader Elementary School?
Alma Schrader Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Alma Schrader Elementary School offer ?
Alma Schrader Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alma Schrader Elementary School part of?
Alma Schrader Elementary School is part of Cape Girardeau 63 School District.
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