Serving 388 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Coleman 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 18% (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 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 388 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Coleman Elementary serves the northwest part of Saint Joseph, MO, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 2.1 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Coleman Elementary School's student population of 388 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 39% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
388 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1966
School Calendar
School Rankings
Coleman 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 Coleman Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#1717 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
50%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
11%
1%
Two or more races
16%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.3%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
6%
Showing 2009–2018. Full 20-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 Coleman Elementary School's ranking?
Coleman Elementary School is ranked #1717 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Coleman Elementary School often compared to?
Coleman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Grove Elementary School, Edison Elementary School, Skaith Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% 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 Coleman Elementary School?
388 students attend Coleman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Coleman Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Hawaiian, 8% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Coleman Elementary School?
Coleman Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Coleman Elementary School offer ?
Coleman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Coleman Elementary School part of?
Coleman Elementary School is part of St. Joseph School District.
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