Serving 274 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Danforth 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 274 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Danforth Elementary School's student population of 274 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
274 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Danforth 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 Danforth Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#2056 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
96%
15%
White
2%
67%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.3%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Danforth Elementary School's ranking?
Danforth Elementary School is ranked #2056 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Danforth Elementary School often compared to?
Danforth Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glasgow Elementary School, Jury Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Danforth Elementary School?
274 students attend Danforth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Danforth Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Danforth Elementary School?
Danforth Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Danforth Elementary School offer ?
Danforth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Danforth Elementary School part of?
Danforth Elementary School is part of Riverview Gardens School District.
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