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Lesterville Elementary School

33415 Hwy 21
Lesterville, MO 63654
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9/
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Top 20%
Tel: (573) 637-2201
lesterville.k12.mo.us
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Lesterville Elementary School serves 96 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Lesterville Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 96 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in MO
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • 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
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)

School Overview

Lesterville Elementary School's student population of 96 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
96 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

Lesterville Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Lesterville 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
Overall Testing Rank
#328 out of 2092 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
3%
7%
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Black
3%
15%
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White
91%
70%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MO.
Diversity Score
0.17
0.49
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Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Lesterville R-IV School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lesterville Elementary School's ranking?
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

How many students attend Lesterville Elementary School?

96 students attend Lesterville Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

91% of Lesterville Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.

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

Lesterville Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does Lesterville Elementary School offer ?

Lesterville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6

What school district is Lesterville Elementary School part of?

Lesterville Elementary School is part of Lesterville R-IV School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 96 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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