701 E Main
Richmond, MO 64085
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Dear Elementary School serves 262 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 262 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Dear Elementary School's student population of 262 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
262 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Dear Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
1%
7%
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Black
n/a
15%
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White
88%
70%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.22
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Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Dear Elementary School?

262 students attend Dear Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

88% of Dear Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Dear Elementary School?

Dear Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does Dear Elementary School offer ?

Dear Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1

What school district is Dear Elementary School part of?

Dear Elementary School is part of Richmond R-XVI School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 262 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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