Bingham Elementary School
Bingham Elementary School serves 351 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Bingham Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 42%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 49%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 351 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bingham Elementary School's student population of 351 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
351 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bingham Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,091 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Bingham Elementary School is 0.47, 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
#1032 out of 2091 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
7%
Black
11%
15%
White
71%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MO state average).
How many students attend Bingham Elementary School?
351 students attend Bingham Elementary School.
What is the ethnic breakdown of the student body?
71% of Bingham Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bingham Elementary School?
Bingham Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bingham Elementary School offer ?
Bingham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
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