Field Elementary School
Tel:
(816) 671-4130
Field Elementary School serves 344 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (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 72% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Field Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 29% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Field Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
Field Elementary School's student population of 344 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2009) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 344 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Comparison
Field Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% 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 Field Elementary School is 0.40, 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 | #79 out of 2085 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 8% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 7% |
| Black | 2% | 16% |
| White | 77% | 71% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.40 | 0.47 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 29% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | St. Joseph School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Field Elementary School is Alt. Resource Center (1.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Robidoux Middle School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Coleman Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Saint Joseph Coleman Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 425 students
1.0 miles
3312 Beck Rd
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4100 1.0 PK-6 425 - Saint Joseph Lindbergh Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 450 students
1.1 miles
2812 St Joseph Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 671-4250 1.1 PK-6 450 - Saint Joseph Robidoux Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 378 students
1.1 miles
4212 St Joseph Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 671-4350 1.1 7-8 378 - Saint Joseph Bode Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 513 students
1.2 miles
720 N Noyes Blvd
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4050 1.2 7-8 513 - Saint Joseph Alt. Resource Center Grades: K-12
1.4 miles
3510 Frederick Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 387-2320 1.4 K-12 n/a
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