Serving 70 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Lesterville Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lesterville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lesterville Elementary School's student population of 70 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
70 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Lesterville Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lesterville Elementary School is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#104 out of 2084 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
94%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lesterville Elementary School's ranking?
Lesterville Elementary School is ranked #104 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Lesterville Elementary School?
70 students attend Lesterville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Lesterville Elementary School students are White, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lesterville Elementary School?
Lesterville Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lesterville Elementary School offer ?
Lesterville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lesterville Elementary School part of?
Lesterville Elementary School is part of Lesterville R-IV School District.
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