Field Elementary School serves 280 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Field Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 280 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Field Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Field Elementary School's student population of 280 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
280 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Field Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Field Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#352 out of 2092 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
2%

Hispanic
5%
8%

Black
2%
15%

White
71%
69%

Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
11%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
40%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Field Elementary School's ranking?
Field Elementary School is ranked #352 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Field Elementary School?
280 students attend Field Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Field Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Field Elementary School?
Field Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Field Elementary School offer ?
Field Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Field Elementary School part of?
Field Elementary School is part of St. Joseph School District.
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