Serving 410 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Richard Simpson 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 410 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Richard Simpson Elementary serves the eastern part of Arnold, MO, encompassing an area of approximately 1 square mile. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, located an average of 0.6 miles from the zone's edge, with the furthest edge being about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richard Simpson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Richard Simpson Elementary School's student population of 410 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
410 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Achievement Character Excellence
School Rankings
Richard Simpson Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richard Simpson Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#499 out of 2076 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.9%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard Simpson Elementary School's ranking?
Richard Simpson Elementary School is ranked #499 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Richard Simpson Elementary School often compared to?
Richard Simpson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lone Dell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Richard Simpson Elementary School?
410 students attend Richard Simpson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Richard Simpson Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Richard Simpson Elementary School?
Richard Simpson Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Richard Simpson Elementary School offer ?
Richard Simpson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Richard Simpson Elementary School part of?
Richard Simpson Elementary School is part of Fox C-6 School District.
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