Field Elementary School serves 252 students in grades 2-3.
Field Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) 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 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 2-3
- Enrollment: 252 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Field Elementary School's student population of 252 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
Total Students
252 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Field Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% 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 0.34, 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
#657 out of 2092 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
4%
7%
Black
3%
15%
White
81%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (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 #657 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Field Elementary School?
252 students attend Field Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Field Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Field Elementary School?
Field Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Field Elementary School offer ?
Field Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3
What school district is Field Elementary School part of?
Field Elementary School is part of Chillicothe R-II School District.
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