Avenue City Elementary School serves 227 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Avenue City Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 227 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Avenue City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Avenue City Elementary School's student population of 227 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
227 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Avenue City Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Avenue City Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#41 out of 2092 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
46%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%

Hispanic
n/a
8%

Black
n/a
15%

White
96%
69%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
40%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%

School Statewide Testing
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 Avenue City Elementary School's ranking?
Avenue City Elementary School is ranked #41 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Avenue City Elementary School?
227 students attend Avenue City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Avenue City Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Avenue City Elementary School?
Avenue City Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Avenue City Elementary School offer ?
Avenue City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Avenue City Elementary School part of?
Avenue City Elementary School is part of Avenue City R-IX School District.
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