Serving 523 students in grades Kindergarten-5, George Guffey Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher 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 Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 523 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: George Guffey Elementary serves the northern part of Fenton, MO, encompassing an area of approximately 3.7 square miles. Families in the zone can typically reach the school within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge located about 2.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
George Guffey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
George Guffey Elementary School's student population of 523 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
523 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
George Guffey Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George Guffey 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
#318 out of 2076 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.2%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Achievement Character Excellence
Source: 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 #318 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend George Guffey Elementary School?
523 students attend George Guffey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of George Guffey Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of George Guffey Elementary School?
George Guffey Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does George Guffey Elementary School offer ?
George Guffey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
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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