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Skaith Elementary School vs. Ellison Elementary School

Should you attend Skaith Elementary School or Ellison Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Skaith Elementary School
4701 Schoolside Ln
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Ellison Elementary School
45 Se 85th Rd
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings
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Ellison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 424 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Skaith Elementary School 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 is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 360 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ellison Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-6
K-6
Total Students
424 students
360 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Skaith Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ellison Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Skaith Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ellison Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Skaith Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ellison Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Skaith Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the St. Joseph School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ellison Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the St. Joseph School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1286 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
#158 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Skaith Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ellison Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
65%
(Top 10% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Skaith Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the St. Joseph School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ellison Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the St. Joseph School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
46%
(Top 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
61%
(Top 20% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Skaith Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the St. Joseph School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ellison Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the St. Joseph School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 5% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Skaith Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the St. Joseph School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ellison Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the St. Joseph School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Skaith Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ellison Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
60
49
Grade 1 Students
70
44
Grade 2 Students
62
62
Grade 3 Students
62
49
Grade 4 Students
55
49
Grade 5 Students
54
58
Grade 6 Students
61
49

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Skaith Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the St. Joseph School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ellison Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the St. Joseph School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Skaith Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the St. Joseph School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ellison Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the St. Joseph School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
7%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Skaith Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the St. Joseph School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ellison Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the St. Joseph School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
59%
66%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Skaith Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the St. Joseph School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ellison Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the St. Joseph School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
18%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Skaith Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the St. Joseph School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ellison Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the St. Joseph School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.60
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of Skaith Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the St. Joseph School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ellison Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the St. Joseph School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Skaith Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the St. Joseph School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ellison Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the St. Joseph School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Skaith Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the St. Joseph School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ellison Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the St. Joseph School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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