Serving 245 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Spring Branch Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 245 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spring Branch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Spring Branch Elementary School's student population of 245 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
245 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Spring Branch Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spring Branch Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1309 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
16%
8%
Black
11%
15%
White
61%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spring Branch Elementary School's ranking?
Spring Branch Elementary School is ranked #1309 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Spring Branch Elementary School often compared to?
Spring Branch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Little Blue Elementary School, Lucy Franklin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Spring Branch Elementary School?
245 students attend Spring Branch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Spring Branch Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spring Branch Elementary School?
Spring Branch Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Spring Branch Elementary School offer ?
Spring Branch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Spring Branch Elementary School part of?
Spring Branch Elementary School is part of Independence 30 School District.
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