Serving 381 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lone Dell Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 46% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 381 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Lone Dell Elementary serves the northeast part of Arnold, MO, covering an area of approximately 5.9 square miles. Families typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.3 miles to the nearest edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 2.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lone Dell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lone Dell Elementary School's student population of 381 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
381 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Lone Dell Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lone Dell 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
#523 out of 2076 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
15%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.5%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lone Dell Elementary School's ranking?
Lone Dell Elementary School is ranked #523 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Lone Dell Elementary School often compared to?
Lone Dell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Richard Simpson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Lone Dell Elementary School?
381 students attend Lone Dell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Lone Dell Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lone Dell Elementary School?
Lone Dell Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lone Dell Elementary School offer ?
Lone Dell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lone Dell Elementary School part of?
Lone Dell Elementary School is part of Fox C-6 School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Let me begin by stating I think this is the best available elementary school in our zip-code. Given that statement I still question the integrity of certain faculty at this school. Fact one we were told our child was qualified for the gifted program but we needed to vote yes on a tax that would increase tax so teachers could make more money and more would be available for the program the tax passed but our child was denied. Now I was told my child a straight A student failed a test because the teacher did not like the way he makes his O"s is"nt this stalinistic. Everyone has their own style of writing and the o"s are acceptable to us please understand our child did"nt fail because the spelling was incorrect only because the O"s were not like the teachers!
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