Dear Elementary School
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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
n/a
15%
White
88%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
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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