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Shell Knob Elementary School

24400 State Hwy 39
Shell Knob, MO 65747

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Tel: (417) 858-6743

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Shell Knob Elementary School serves 119 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.

Shell Knob Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 119 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MO
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Shell Knob Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Shell Knob Elementary School's student population of 119 students has declined by 20% over five school years.

The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Total Students

119 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Shell Knob Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Shell Knob Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (MO)

Overall Testing Rank

#1047 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

35-39%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Shell Knob Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

40-44%

46%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

7:1

13:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

Black

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15%

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White

97%

70%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.06

0.49

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Eligible for Free Lunch

97%

43%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)

11%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Shell Knob Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Shell Knob 78 School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shell Knob Elementary School's ranking?

Shell Knob Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

How many students attend Shell Knob Elementary School?

119 students attend Shell Knob Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

97% of Shell Knob Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Shell Knob Elementary School?

Shell Knob Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does Shell Knob Elementary School offer ?

Shell Knob Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8

What school district is Shell Knob Elementary School part of?

Shell Knob Elementary School is part of Shell Knob 78 School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 119 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education