Serving 295 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Skyline Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 295 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Skyline Elementary serves the entire district of Urbana, MO, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 283.2 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 20.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Skyline Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Skyline Elementary School's student population of 295 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
295 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Motto
Where EVERY student matters!
School Rankings
Skyline Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Skyline Elementary School is 0.02, 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
#15 out of 2076 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
n/a
15%
White
99%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.5%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Skyline Elementary School's ranking?
Skyline Elementary School is ranked #15 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Skyline Elementary School?
295 students attend Skyline Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Skyline Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Skyline Elementary School?
Skyline Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Skyline Elementary School offer ?
Skyline Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Skyline Elementary School part of?
Skyline Elementary School is part of Hickory County R-I School District.
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