Duquesne Elementary School serves 174 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
174 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)35-39%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)35-39%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
9%
15%
White
75%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% MO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% MO state average).
How many students attend Duquesne Elementary School?
174 students attend Duquesne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Duquesne Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Duquesne Elementary School?
Duquesne Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Duquesne Elementary School offer ?
Duquesne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Duquesne Elementary School part of?
Duquesne Elementary School is part of Joplin Schools.
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