Serving 276 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, James E. Freer Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 276 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84%
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89%
- Attendance Zone: James E. Freer Elementary serves the southwest part of Barnhart, MO, covering an area of approximately 2.6 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
James E. Freer Elementary School's student population of 276 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
276 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of James E. Freer Elementary School is 0.21, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)80-84%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)85-89%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
2%
15%
White
89%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.6%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are James E. Freer Elementary School often compared to?
James E. Freer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Early Childhood Center, Windsor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% MO state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% MO state average).
How many students attend James E. Freer Elementary School?
276 students attend James E. Freer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of James E. Freer Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James E. Freer Elementary School?
James E. Freer Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does James E. Freer Elementary School offer ?
James E. Freer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is James E. Freer Elementary School part of?
James E. Freer Elementary School is part of Windsor C-1 School District.
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