H. Byron Masterson Elementary School

1600 Ely St
Kennett, MO 63857
(School attendance zone shown in map)
H. Byron Masterson Elementary School serves 436 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 436 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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School Overview

H. Byron Masterson Elementary School's student population of 436 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
436 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of H. Byron Masterson Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
34%
15%
White
50%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.63
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend H. Byron Masterson Elementary School?
436 students attend H. Byron Masterson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of H. Byron Masterson Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of H. Byron Masterson Elementary School?
H. Byron Masterson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does H. Byron Masterson Elementary School offer ?
H. Byron Masterson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is H. Byron Masterson Elementary School part of?
H. Byron Masterson Elementary School is part of Kennett 39 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 436 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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