Serving 351 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Doniphan 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 32% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 61%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 351 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Math Proficiency: 32%
- Reading Proficiency: 47%
- Attendance Zone: Doniphan Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Doniphan, MO, encompassing approximately 297.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 16.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Doniphan Elementary School's student population of 351 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
351 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Dons and Donettes
School Rankings
The diversity score of Doniphan Elementary School is 0.12, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)32%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)47%
61%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.7%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (16-17)
9%
6%
Showing 2008–2017. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Doniphan Elementary School often compared to?
Doniphan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ripley Co. Elementary School, Ripley Co. Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MO state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% MO state average).
How many students attend Doniphan Elementary School?
351 students attend Doniphan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Doniphan Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Doniphan Elementary School?
Doniphan Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Doniphan Elementary School offer ?
Doniphan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Doniphan Elementary School part of?
Doniphan Elementary School is part of Doniphan R-I School District.
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