Koch Elementary School

1910 Exuma
Saint Louis, MO 63136

Rating

Bottom 50%

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Koch Elementary School serves 290 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Koch Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 290 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MO
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Koch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Koch Elementary School's student population of 290 students has declined by 13% over five school years.

The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

290 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Koch Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Koch Elementary School is 0.06, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MO)

Overall Testing Rank

#2055 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Koch Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤5%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Koch Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤5%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Koch Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Koch Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

Black

97%

15%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Koch Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

70%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.06

0.49

This chart display the diversity score of Koch Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

99%

43%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Koch Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Koch Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Riverview Gardens School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Koch Elementary School's ranking?

Koch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

How many students attend Koch Elementary School?

290 students attend Koch Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

97% of Koch Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Koch Elementary School?

Koch Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does Koch Elementary School offer ?

Koch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Koch Elementary School part of?

Koch Elementary School is part of Riverview Gardens School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 290 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education