Serving 362 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cassell Park 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cassell Park Elementary School's student population of 362 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
362 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Cassell Park 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 Cassell Park Elementary School is 0.69, 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
#1778 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
44%
9%
Black
15%
15%
White
31%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.9%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cassell Park Elementary School's ranking?
Cassell Park Elementary School is ranked #1778 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Cassell Park Elementary School often compared to?
Cassell Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Three Trails Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Cassell Park Elementary School?
362 students attend Cassell Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Cassell Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cassell Park Elementary School?
Cassell Park Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cassell Park Elementary School offer ?
Cassell Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cassell Park Elementary School part of?
Cassell Park Elementary School is part of Independence 30 School District.
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