Serving 282 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Scott City 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 282 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Scott City Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Scott City school district, covering approximately 26.2 square miles around Scott City, MO, with a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school and distances to the zone's furthest edge reaching up to 6.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Scott City Elementary School's student population of 282 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
282 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Scott City Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scott City Elementary School is 0.15, 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
#1725 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
2%
15%
White
92%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.3%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scott City Elementary School's ranking?
Scott City Elementary School is ranked #1725 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Scott City Elementary School often compared to?
Scott City Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scott Co. Elementary School, Kelso Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Scott City Elementary School?
282 students attend Scott City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Scott City Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Scott City Elementary School?
Scott City Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Scott City Elementary School offer ?
Scott City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Scott City Elementary School part of?
Scott City Elementary School is part of Scott City R-I School District.
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