Serving 299 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Coverdell Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 299 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coverdell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Coverdell Elementary School's student population of 299 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
299 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Coverdell Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coverdell Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#368 out of 2084 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
16%
15%
White
72%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coverdell Elementary School's ranking?
Coverdell Elementary School is ranked #368 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Coverdell Elementary School often compared to?
Coverdell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blackhurst Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Coverdell Elementary School?
299 students attend Coverdell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Coverdell Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coverdell Elementary School?
Coverdell Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Coverdell Elementary School offer ?
Coverdell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Coverdell Elementary School part of?
Coverdell Elementary School is part of St. Charles R-VI School District.
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