Espy Elementary School
Tel:
(417)875-5650
- Espy Elementary School serves 422 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 28%.
School Overview
- Espy Elementary School's student population of 422 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2009) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 422 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Espy Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Espy Elementary School is 0.32, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MO) |
| Overall School Rank | #151 out of 2,073 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 6% |
| Black | 2% | 16% |
| White | 82% | 72% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.23 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 44% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Nixa Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Espy Elementary School is Nixa High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Nixa Junior High School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Mathews Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Nixa Mathews Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 485 students
0.5 miles
605 South Gregg Road
Nixa, MO 65714
(417)449-3110 0.5 K-4 485 - Nixa Nixa High School Grades: 9-12 | 1783 students
0.7 miles
514 South Nicholas Road
Nixa, MO 65714
(417)724-3500 0.7 9-12 1783 - Nixa Early Childhood Center Grades: PK | 86 students
1.3 miles
301 South Main Street
Nixa, MO 65714
(417)225-1665 1.3 PK 86 - Nixa Summit Intermediate School Grades: 4-6 | 548 students
1.3 miles
890 North Cheyenne Road
Nixa, MO 65714
(417)724-4000 1.3 4-6 548 - Nixa Early Learning Center Grades: PK | 171 students
1.4 miles
301 South Main Street
Nixa, MO 65714
(417)724-4050 1.4 PK 171
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