Serving 111 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Success 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 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower 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 (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 111 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: SUCCESS ELEM.'s attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Success, MO, covering approximately 94.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 15-20 minutes, with an average distance of 7.5 miles to the edge of the zone and a furthest edge reaching 10.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Success Elementary School's student population of 111 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
111 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
1959
School Calendar
School Rankings
Success Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Success 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
#1682 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
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)19.8%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Success Elementary School's ranking?
Success Elementary School is ranked #1682 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Success Elementary School?
111 students attend Success Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Success Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Success Elementary School?
Success Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Success Elementary School offer ?
Success Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Success Elementary School part of?
Success Elementary School is part of Success R-VI School District.
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