Serving 272 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Shull 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%) for the 2016-2017 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was higher than the Missouri state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Missouri state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
272 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)70-74%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)75-79%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
2%
15%
White
88%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MO state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% MO state average).
How many students attend Shull Elementary School?
272 students attend Shull Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Shull Elementary School students are White, 7% 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 Shull Elementary School?
Shull Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shull Elementary School offer ?
Shull Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Shull Elementary School part of?
Shull Elementary School is part of Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District.
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