Serving 500 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cecil Floyd 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 33% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 500 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cecil Floyd Elementary School's student population of 500 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
500 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cecil Floyd 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 Cecil Floyd Elementary School is 0.45, 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
#1547 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
3%
15%
White
73%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cecil Floyd Elementary School's ranking?
Cecil Floyd Elementary School is ranked #1547 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Cecil Floyd Elementary School often compared to?
Cecil Floyd Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Irving Elementary School, Kelsey Norman 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 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Cecil Floyd Elementary School?
500 students attend Cecil Floyd Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Cecil Floyd Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cecil Floyd Elementary School?
Cecil Floyd Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cecil Floyd Elementary School offer ?
Cecil Floyd Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cecil Floyd Elementary School part of?
Cecil Floyd Elementary School is part of Joplin Schools School District.
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