Coleman Elementary School
Coleman Elementary School serves 322 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Coleman Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 322 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Coleman Elementary School's student population of 322 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
322 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Coleman Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,091 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Coleman Elementary School is 0.71, which is more 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
#1431 out of 2091 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
6%
7%
Black
14%
15%
White
49%
70%
Hawaiian
13%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Coleman Elementary School?
322 students attend Coleman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Coleman Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hawaiian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coleman Elementary School?
Coleman Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Coleman Elementary School offer ?
Coleman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Coleman Elementary School part of?
Coleman Elementary School is part of St. Joseph School District.
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