South Elementary School
South Elementary School serves 644 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
South Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 42%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 49%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Students: 644 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
South Elementary School's student population of 644 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
644 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 2,091 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of South Elementary School is 0.24, 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
#194 out of 2091 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
7%
Black
1%
15%
White
87%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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