Eldon Upper Elementary School
Tel:
(573) 392-6364
Eldon Upper Elementary School serves 452 students in grades 4-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Eldon Upper Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 29% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Eldon Upper Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Eldon Upper Elementary School's student population of 452 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 4-6 |
Total Students | 452 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Eldon Upper Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,085 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Eldon Upper Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #387 out of 2085 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 49% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | n/a | 2% |
Hispanic | 3% | 7% |
Black | 1% | 16% |
White | 95% | 71% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.47 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 51% | 45% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 6% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Eldon R-I School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Eldon Upper Elementary School is Eldon Career Center (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Eldon Middle School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is South Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Eldon South Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 611 students
0.1 miles
1210 S Maple St
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-8030 0.1 PK-3 611 - Eldon Eldon Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 295 students
0.5 miles
1400 N Grand Ave
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-8020 0.5 7-8 295 - Eldon Eldon Career Center Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
0.8 miles
112 S Pine St
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-8060 0.8 9-12 n/a - Eldon Eldon High School Grades: 9-12 | 552 students
0.8 miles
101 S Pine St
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-8010 0.8 9-12 552 - Eldon Dogwood Hills School Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 11 students
0.9 miles
114 N Spruce
Eldon, MO 65026
(573) 392-5593 0.9 K-12 11
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