Serving 333 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sequiota Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 333 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sequiota Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sequiota Elementary School's student population of 333 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
333 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
First Day of School
Tue. Aug 19, 2025
Last Day of School
Thu. Oct 16, 2025
School Motto
To educate the whole child in becoming a successful, global thinker
School Mascot
Jeffries Jaguar
School Rankings
Sequiota Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sequiota Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#197 out of 2076 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
2%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
4%
15%
White
74%
68%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Jeffries Jaguar
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sequiota Elementary School's ranking?
Sequiota Elementary School is ranked #197 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Sequiota Elementary School often compared to?
Sequiota Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wilder Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Sequiota Elementary School?
333 students attend Sequiota Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Sequiota Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sequiota Elementary School?
Sequiota Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sequiota Elementary School offer ?
Sequiota Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sequiota Elementary School part of?
Sequiota Elementary School is part of Springfield R-XII School District.
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