Serving 344 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Eliot Battle 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 344 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Eliot Battle Elementary School's student population of 344 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
344 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Eliot Battle Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eliot Battle Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1935 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
9%
9%
Black
52%
15%
White
26%
67%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.8%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
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 is Eliot Battle Elementary School's ranking?
Eliot Battle Elementary School is ranked #1935 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Eliot Battle Elementary School often compared to?
Eliot Battle Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Blvd. Elementary School, Thomas Benton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Eliot Battle Elementary School?
344 students attend Eliot Battle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Eliot Battle Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eliot Battle Elementary School?
Eliot Battle Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Eliot Battle Elementary School offer ?
Eliot Battle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eliot Battle Elementary School part of?
Eliot Battle Elementary School is part of Columbia 93 School District.
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