Belair Elementary School vs. Clarence Lawson Elementary School
Should I attend Belair Elementary School or Clarence Lawson Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Belair Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Clarence Lawson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 448 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Belair 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Serving 422 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Clarence Lawson 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 43% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
448 students
422 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#600 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#589 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
68
74
Grade 1 Students
77
72
Grade 2 Students
71
64
Grade 3 Students
84
64
Grade 4 Students
70
66
Grade 5 Students
78
82
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
10%
9%
% Black
17%
17%
% White
61%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
11%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
