South Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School
Should I attend South Elementary School or Central 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
South Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 302 students in grades Kindergarten-4, South Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 50-54% (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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 147 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Central 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 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
302 students
147 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#718 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1574 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
89
-
Grade 1 Students
53
41
Grade 2 Students
59
38
Grade 3 Students
51
25
Grade 4 Students
50
43
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
3%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
19%
37%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
63%
35%
% Hawaiian
7%
18%
% Two or more races
9%
7%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%