Ruth Mercer Elementary School (Closed 2020)

Ruth Mercer Elementary School serves 118 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
118 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MO)
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
94%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.12
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Ruth Mercer Elementary School?
118 students attend Ruth Mercer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Ruth Mercer Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ruth Mercer Elementary School?
Ruth Mercer Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ruth Mercer Elementary School offer ?
Ruth Mercer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Ruth Mercer Elementary School part of?
Ruth Mercer Elementary School is part of Warsaw R-IX School District.

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