Serving 502 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Knob Noster Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 502 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Knob Noster Elementary School's student population of 502 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
502 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Knob Noster Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Knob Noster Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#860 out of 2084 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
4%
15%
White
76%
69%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Knob Noster Elementary School's ranking?
Knob Noster Elementary School is ranked #860 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Knob Noster Elementary School often compared to?
Knob Noster Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Whiteman A.f.b. Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Knob Noster Elementary School?
502 students attend Knob Noster Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Knob Noster Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Knob Noster Elementary School?
Knob Noster Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Knob Noster Elementary School offer ?
Knob Noster Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Knob Noster Elementary School part of?
Knob Noster Elementary School is part of Knob Noster R-VIII School District.
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