Ava Elementary School

507 North Spring Street
Ava, MO 65608
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 543 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Ava 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 higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 543 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 50% in MO
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ava Elementary School's student population of 543 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
543 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Ava Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ava Elementary School is 0.10, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
#753 out of 2092 schools
(Top 50%)
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40-44%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ava Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
45-49%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ava Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
2%
8%
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Black
n/a
15%
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White
95%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.10
This chart display the diversity score of Ava Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
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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 Ava Elementary School's ranking?
Ava Elementary School is ranked #753 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Ava Elementary School often compared to?
Ava Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Plainview 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 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Ava Elementary School?
543 students attend Ava Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Ava Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ava Elementary School?
Ava Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ava Elementary School offer ?
Ava Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Ava Elementary School part of?
Ava Elementary School is part of Ava R-I School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 543 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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