Joe D. Esther Elementary School
Joe D. Esther Elementary School serves 860 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 860 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Joe D. Esther Elementary School's student population of 860 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
860 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Joe D. Esther Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%

Hispanic
4%
7%

Black
1%
15%

White
91%
70%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Joe D. Esther Elementary School often compared to?
Joe D. Esther Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boswell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Joe D. Esther Elementary School?
860 students attend Joe D. Esther Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Joe D. Esther Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joe D. Esther Elementary School?
Joe D. Esther Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Joe D. Esther Elementary School offer ?
Joe D. Esther Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Joe D. Esther Elementary School part of?
Joe D. Esther Elementary School is part of Lebanon R-III School District.
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