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Pittman Elementary School

2934 E Bennett
Springfield, MO 65804

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Pittman Elementary School serves 252 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Pittman Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 252 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MO
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Pittman Elementary School's student population of 252 students has declined by 16% over five school years.

The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

252 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Pittman Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Pittman Elementary School is 0.52, which is more 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

#1438 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Pittman Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

20-24%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pittman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

40-44%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pittman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Pittman Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

Asian

Hispanic

10%

Black

11%

15%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Pittman Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

68%

70%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Pittman Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.52

0.49

This chart display the diversity score of Pittman Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

61%

43%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pittman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

10%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Springfield R-XII School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pittman Elementary School's ranking?

Pittman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What schools are Pittman Elementary School often compared to?

Pittman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bingham Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

How many students attend Pittman Elementary School?

252 students attend Pittman Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

68% of Pittman Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

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

Pittman Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does Pittman Elementary School offer ?

Pittman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Pittman Elementary School part of?

Pittman Elementary School is part of Springfield R-XII School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 252 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education