Delmar Harvard Elementary School (Closed 2012)

Delmar Harvard Elementary School serves 164 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 77% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
164 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MO)
(10-11)
45-49%
54%
(10-11)
45-49%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
73%
15%
White
23%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.42
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% MO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% MO state average).
How many students attend Delmar Harvard Elementary School?
164 students attend Delmar Harvard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Delmar Harvard Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Delmar Harvard Elementary School?
Delmar Harvard Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Delmar Harvard Elementary School offer ?
Delmar Harvard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Delmar Harvard Elementary School part of?
Delmar Harvard Elementary School is part of University City School District.

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