Serving 501 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sni-a-bar Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 53% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 501 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sni-a-bar 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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sni-a-bar Elementary School's student population of 501 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
501 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sni-a-bar Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sni-a-bar Elementary School is 0.42, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#345 out of 2084 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
13%
8%
Black
3%
15%
White
75%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sni-a-bar Elementary School's ranking?
Sni-a-bar Elementary School is ranked #345 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Sni-a-bar Elementary School?
501 students attend Sni-a-bar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Sni-a-bar Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sni-a-bar Elementary School?
Sni-a-bar Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sni-a-bar Elementary School offer ?
Sni-a-bar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sni-a-bar Elementary School part of?
Sni-a-bar Elementary School is part of Grain Valley R-V School District.
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