Kellison Elementary School vs. Bayless Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Kellison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Bayless Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 389 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kellison Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Serving 823 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bayless Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
389 students
823 students
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% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
57 teachers
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![This chart displays the total teachers of Bayless Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the total teachers of Bayless Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_teachers/46000/45862/bayless-elementary-school-chart-AZBRdK.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#491 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#728 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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![This chart displays the overall school rank of Bayless Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Bayless Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/46000/45862/bayless-elementary-school-chart-OD9F6x.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
48%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
46%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40-44%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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Pre-K Students
-
52
Kindergarten Students
59
129
Grade 1 Students
63
129
Grade 2 Students
60
134
Grade 3 Students
78
122
Grade 4 Students
54
121
Grade 5 Students
75
136
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
13%
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% Hispanic
2%
7%
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% Black
6%
9%
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% White
82%
65%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
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Diversity Score
0.32
0.55
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Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
23%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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