Serving 636 students in grades 1-8, Lucas Crossing Elem. Complex 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 was 4% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 9% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
636 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2071 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
92%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.7%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 12-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 Lucas Crossing Elem. Complex's ranking?
Lucas Crossing Elem. Complex is ranked #2071 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?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Lucas Crossing Elem. Complex?
636 students attend Lucas Crossing Elem. Complex.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Lucas Crossing Elem. Complex students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lucas Crossing Elem. Complex?
Lucas Crossing Elem. Complex has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lucas Crossing Elem. Complex offer ?
Lucas Crossing Elem. Complex offers enrollment in grades 1-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lucas Crossing Elem. Complex part of?
Lucas Crossing Elem. Complex is part of Normandy Schools Collaborative.
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