Serving 441 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Col. John B. Wyman Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher 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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 441 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: COL. JOHN B. WYMAN ELEM. serves the west part of Rolla, MO, covering an attendance zone of approximately 91.7 square miles. Families in this area typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with distances to the zone's furthest edge reaching up to 11 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Col. John B. Wyman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Col. John B. Wyman Elementary School's student population of 441 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
441 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 Calendar
School Rankings
Col. John B. Wyman Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Col. John B. Wyman Elementary School is 0.37, which is less 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
#345 out of 2076 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.3%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-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 Col. John B. Wyman Elementary School's ranking?
Col. John B. Wyman Elementary School is ranked #345 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Col. John B. Wyman Elementary School often compared to?
Col. John B. Wyman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mark Twain Elementary School, Harry S. Truman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Col. John B. Wyman Elementary School?
441 students attend Col. John B. Wyman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Col. John B. Wyman Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Col. John B. Wyman Elementary School?
Col. John B. Wyman Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Col. John B. Wyman Elementary School offer ?
Col. John B. Wyman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Col. John B. Wyman Elementary School part of?
Col. John B. Wyman Elementary School is part of Rolla 31 School District.
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