Serving 115 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Gideon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gideon Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Gideon, MO, covering approximately 75.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 10 to 15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.5 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 7.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gideon Elementary School's student population of 115 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
115 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gideon Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gideon Elementary School is 0.06, 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
#1496 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
Hispanic
2%
9%
White
97%
67%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.4%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gideon Elementary School's ranking?
Gideon Elementary School is ranked #1496 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Gideon Elementary School?
115 students attend Gideon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Gideon Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gideon Elementary School?
Gideon Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Gideon Elementary School offer ?
Gideon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gideon Elementary School part of?
Gideon Elementary School is part of Gideon 37 School District.
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