Serving 410 students in grades 3-5, Gratz Brown 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 34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 410 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gratz Brown Elementary School's student population of 410 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
410 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
Gratz Brown Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gratz Brown Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1468 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
4%
15%
White
77%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gratz Brown Elementary School's ranking?
Gratz Brown Elementary School is ranked #1468 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Gratz Brown Elementary School often compared to?
Gratz Brown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Gratz Brown Elementary School?
410 students attend Gratz Brown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Gratz Brown Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gratz Brown Elementary School?
Gratz Brown Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Gratz Brown Elementary School offer ?
Gratz Brown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gratz Brown Elementary School part of?
Gratz Brown Elementary School is part of Moberly School District.
School Reviews
2 10/11/2010
There are no extracurricular activities.They did not like me so I got in trouble for nothing.There is usually only one teacher in each grade that is NOT completely terrible.They say that they are positive when they are not.My parents agree with me on all of this,but it is the only school in Moberly of my age group.
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