Serving 475 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Caruthersville 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 13% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 475 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Caruthersville Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, located in Caruthersville, MO, and covers approximately 10.9 square miles. Most areas within the zone are about a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge being 3.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Caruthersville Elementary School's student population of 475 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
475 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Caruthersville 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 Caruthersville Elementary School is 0.65, which is more 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
#1936 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
45%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.6%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-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 Caruthersville Elementary School's ranking?
Caruthersville Elementary School is ranked #1936 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Caruthersville Elementary School often compared to?
Caruthersville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Caruthersville Elementary School?
475 students attend Caruthersville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Caruthersville Elementary School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Caruthersville Elementary School?
Caruthersville Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Caruthersville Elementary School offer ?
Caruthersville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Caruthersville Elementary School part of?
Caruthersville Elementary School is part of Caruthersville 18 School District.
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