George Guffey Elementary School serves 471 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
George Guffey Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (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 53% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 471 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
George Guffey Elementary School's student population of 471 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
471 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
George Guffey Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 George Guffey Elementary School is 0.37, 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
#434 out of 2092 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
6%
15%
White
79%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 George Guffey Elementary School's ranking?
George Guffey Elementary School is ranked #434 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are George Guffey Elementary School often compared to?
George Guffey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bowles Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend George Guffey Elementary School?
471 students attend George Guffey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of George Guffey Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Guffey Elementary School?
George Guffey Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does George Guffey Elementary School offer ?
George Guffey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is George Guffey Elementary School part of?
George Guffey Elementary School is part of Fox C-6 School District.
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