Dear Elementary School serves 301 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dear Elementary School's student population of 301 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
301 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dear Elementary School is 0.21, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
89%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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
How many students attend Dear Elementary School?
301 students attend Dear Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Dear Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
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 12:1.
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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