Serving 324 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Laurence J. Daly Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 324 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Laurence J. Daly Elementary covers the entire Fayette, MO school district, encompassing approximately 197.8 square miles. Families typically face a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 15.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Laurence J. Daly Elementary School's student population of 324 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
324 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Laurence J. Daly Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Laurence J. Daly Elementary School is 0.26, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1246 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
5%
15%
White
86%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.4%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laurence J. Daly Elementary School's ranking?
Laurence J. Daly Elementary School is ranked #1246 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Laurence J. Daly Elementary School?
324 students attend Laurence J. Daly Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Laurence J. Daly Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Laurence J. Daly Elementary School?
Laurence J. Daly Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Laurence J. Daly Elementary School offer ?
Laurence J. Daly Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Laurence J. Daly Elementary School part of?
Laurence J. Daly Elementary School is part of Fayette R-III School District.
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