Serving 57 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ballard 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 57 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Ballard Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Butler, MO school district, encompassing approximately 97.1 square miles. Families typically face a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 18.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ballard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ballard Elementary School's student population of 57 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
57 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ballard 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 Ballard Elementary School is 0.10, 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
#1834 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
95%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.3%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-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 Ballard Elementary School's ranking?
Ballard Elementary School is ranked #1834 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Ballard Elementary School?
57 students attend Ballard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Ballard Elementary School students are White, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ballard Elementary School?
Ballard Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ballard Elementary School offer ?
Ballard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ballard Elementary School part of?
Ballard Elementary School is part of Ballard R-II School District.
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