Serving 592 students in grades 4-5, Boswell 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 28% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 592 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Boswell Elementary School's student population of 592 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
592 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Boswell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boswell Elementary School is 0.22, 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
#1435 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
88%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 Boswell Elementary School's ranking?
Boswell Elementary School is ranked #1435 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Boswell Elementary School often compared to?
Boswell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Joe D. Esther Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Boswell Elementary School?
592 students attend Boswell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Boswell Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boswell Elementary School?
Boswell Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Boswell Elementary School offer ?
Boswell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Boswell Elementary School part of?
Boswell Elementary School is part of Lebanon R-III School District.
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