Serving 418 students in grades 1-5, Eugene Field 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 28% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 418 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Eugene Field Elementary serves the southwest area of Mexico, MO, encompassing approximately 14.1 square miles. Families within this zone typically live 10-12 minutes from the school, with the furthest edge located about 7.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Eugene Field Elementary School's student population of 418 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
418 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Eugene Field 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 Eugene Field Elementary School is 0.45, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1533 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
10%
15%
White
73%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.1%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eugene Field Elementary School's ranking?
Eugene Field Elementary School is ranked #1533 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Eugene Field Elementary School often compared to?
Eugene Field Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hawthorne Elementary School, Mcmillan Early Learning Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Eugene Field Elementary School?
418 students attend Eugene Field Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Eugene Field Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eugene Field Elementary School?
Eugene Field Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Eugene Field Elementary School offer ?
Eugene Field Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eugene Field Elementary School part of?
Eugene Field Elementary School is part of Mexico 59 School District.
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