Crane High School, home of the Pirates, is a public high school located on Missouri Route 413 in Crane, Missouri. Crane High School is a part of MSHSAA which acts as the governing body for high school activities throughout the state of Missouri.
Serving 336 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Crane 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (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 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 336 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: CRANE ELEM.'s attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Crane, MO, covering approximately 67.4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 9.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Crane Elementary School's student population of 336 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
336 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1880
School Rankings
Crane 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 Crane Elementary School is 0.10, 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
#1356 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
9%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
95%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.2%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Royal blue, Gold
School Mascot
Pirates
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crane Elementary School's ranking?
Crane Elementary School is ranked #1356 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Crane Elementary School often compared to?
Crane Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hurley High School, Galena-abesville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Crane Elementary School?
336 students attend Crane Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Crane Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crane Elementary School?
Crane Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Crane Elementary School offer ?
Crane Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Crane Elementary School part of?
Crane Elementary School is part of Crane R-III School District.
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